Masala

Pro Tip 1/3

Masala is central to South Asian cuisine and often imparts the dish's primary flavor.

She learned to make her own masala for authentic homemade dishes.

Pro Tip 2/3

There are many types of masala, each with a different combination of spices, like tikka masala or chai masala.

For this recipe, you'll need chaat masala, not garam masala.

Pro Tip 3/3

While common in curries, masala is also used in other dishes like soups, marinades, and snacks.

Try sprinkling some masala on popcorn for a spiced twist.