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Masala
Masala, Massala or MASALA may refer to: Spice * Masala (spice), any of the many spice mixes used in South Asian cuisine ** Masala chai, a flavoured tea beverage ** Masala incense, Indian incense using a spice mix ** Masala dosa, an Indian dish Places * Masala, Kirkkonummi, a village in Finland Arts, entertainment and media Films * Masala film, a film style * ''Masala'' (1991 film), a Canadian drama film * ''Masala'' (2012 film), a Marathi film * ''Masala'' (2013 film), a Telugu film Television * ''Masala'' (TV series), a Singapore-Tamil soap opera * Hum Masala, a television channel formerly called Masala TV People * Masala (surname) Other uses * Massachusetts Area South Asian Lambda Association The Massachusetts Area South Asian Lambda Association (MASALA) is a Boston-based organization for "Gay, Lesbian, Bi, Trans, and Questioning" people of South Asian ethnicity. It was founded in 1994 and is the only organization designed specifical ..., an LGBT group for people of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Masala (2013 Film)
''Masala'' () is a 2013 Indian Telugu-language action film directed by K. Vijaya Bhaskar. It is produced by D. Suresh Babu and Sravanthi Ravi Kishore on Suresh Productions and Sri Sravanthi Movies. The film stars Venkatesh, Ram Pothineni, Anjali and Shazahn Padamsee with music composed by S. Thaman. It is a remake of the 2012 Hindi film ''Bol Bachchan'' The film released worldwide on 14 November 2013. Upon release, the film received mixed reviews from critics with appreciation to the cast performances. Cast * Venkatesh as Venkata Raja Narasimha Balaram * Ram Pothineni as Rehman/ Ram (Fake Name) * Anjali as Sania / Sarita / Savitri ortrait* Jaya Prakash Reddy as Eddulu Kameshwar Rao * Shazahn Padamsee as Meenakshi * M. S. Narayana as Narayana Rao * Kovai Sarala as Anjali Devi / Chintamani * Ali as Suri * Posani Krishna Murali as Nagaraju * Suman Shetty as Suri's Drama mate * Master Bharath as Suri's friend * Venu Madhav as Census officer * Brahmanandam * Ramjagan S ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Masala Dosa
Masala Dosa, also called Masale dosey ( ಮಸಾಲೆ ದೋಸೆ ), is a South Indian dish. It is a type of dosa and has its origin in Udupi cuisine of Karnataka. It is made from rice, lentils, Urad dal, Chana dal, fenugreek, puffed rice, Toor dal, dry red chilli and served with potato curry, chutneys, and sambar. It is popular in South India, but can be found in all other parts of the country and overseas. In South India, the preparation of masala dosa varies from city to city. There are variations in Masala dosa like Davanagere Davanagere is a city in the centre of the southern Indian state of Karnataka. It is the seventh largest city in the state, and the administrative headquarters of eponymous Davangere district. Hitherto being a cotton hub and hence popularly known ... butter dosa and paper masala dosa. Preparation The dosa is made by soaking rice and lentils overnight in water and then grinding it into a batter. The batter is fermented overnight. It is pan-roast ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Masala Chai
Masala chai (, ; Urdu: مصالحہ چائے, Hindi: मसाला चाय) is an Indian tea culture, Indian tea beverage made by boiling black tea in milk and water with a mixture of aromatic herbs and spices. Originating in India the beverage has gained worldwide popularity, becoming a feature in many coffeehouse, coffee and tea houses. The term ''chai'' originated from the Hindi word ''chai'', which was derived from the Chinese language, Chinese word for tea, . In English, this spiced tea is commonly referred to as ''masala chai'', or simply ''chai'', even though the term refers to tea in general in the original language. According to stories, it originates from thousands of years ago in now modern India and said that the king created masala chai as an Ayurveda, Ayurvedic beverage - a blend of herbs and spices to drink for healing purposes. Chai has become a popularized item in western culture, with numerous coffee houses using the term chai latte or chai tea latte for th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Masala Film
Masala films of Indian cinema mix multiple genres into one work. Masala films emerged in the 1970s and are still created as of the 2020s. Typically these films freely mix action, comedy, romance, and drama or melodrama. They also tend to be musicals that include songs, often filmed in picturesque locations. The genre is named after the masala, a mixture of spices in Indian cuisine. According to ''The Hindu'', masala is the most popular genre of Indian cinema. Masala films have origins in the 1970s, and are common in every major film industry in India. Production of these films are still active in early 2020s. History According to a number of critics and scholars, the masala film was pioneered in the early 1970s by filmmaker Nasir Hussain, along with screenwriter duo Salim–Javed, consisting of Salim Khan and Javed Akhtar. ''Yaadon Ki Baaraat'' (1973), directed by Hussain and written by Salim-Javed, has been identified by many as the first masala film.Kaushik BhaumikAn ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Masala (spice)
Spice mixes are blended spices or herbs. When a certain combination of herbs or spices is called for in a recipe, it is convenient to blend these ingredients beforehand. Blends such as chili powder, curry powder, herbes de Provence, garlic salt, and other seasoned salts are traditionally sold pre-made by grocers, and sometimes baking blends such as pumpkin pie spice are also available. These spice mixes are also easily made by the home cook for later use. Masala Masala (from Hindi/Urdu ''masalah'', based on Arabic ''masalih''). is a term from the Indian subcontinent for a spice mix. A masala can be either a combination of dried (and usually dry-roasted) spices, or a paste (such as vindaloo masala) made from a mixture of spices and other ingredients—often garlic, ginger, onions, chilli paste and tomato. Masalas are used extensively in Indian cuisine to add spice and flavour, most familiarly to Western cuisine in chicken tikka masala and chicken curry, or in masala chai. Other ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hum Masala
Hum Masala ( ur, مصالحہ, formerly known as Masala TV) is a 24-hour Urdu language food television channel owned by Hum Network. It is based in Karachi, Pakistan. History It was launched on 22 November 2006 in Pakistan. Programs * ''Food Dairies'' Chefs * Zubaida Tariq Zubaida Tariq ( ur, ; 4 April 1942– 4 January 2018), also commonly known as Zubaida Aapa, was a Pakistani chef, herbalist, and cooking expert. She was the first celebrity cook of Pakistan, appearing on numerous TV shows, and was also known ... References External links * {{Television in Pakistan Television stations in Pakistan Television channels and stations established in 2006 Hum Network Limited 2006 establishments in Pakistan Television stations in Karachi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Masala (TV Series)
Masala ( ta, மசாலா) is a Singapore-Tamil soap opera, starring J. Aravind Naidu, Narain, Kokila, Puravalan Narayanasamy, Ashwini, Shreedhee Sajeev, Jitenram Kiran Bala, Chef Arifin, R. Sommasundram and among others. It aired every Monday through Thursday at 10:30 PM SST on MediaCorp Vasantham from 31 October 2016 to 13 January 2017 for 43 episodes. The show's final one-hour episode aired Friday 13 January 2017 at 9:30 PM SST. It was produced by Millenia Motion Pictures and directed by N. Mohd Yahssir. Plot Masala revolves around a family-run restaurant started by Ravindran. Problems arise when the restaurant is handed over to Ravindran's daughter-in-law, Nandhini. How will the family resolve their issues and restore Masala Kitchen's previous success? Cast * J. Aravind Naidu * Narain * Kokila * Puravalan Narayanasamy * Ashwini * Shreedhee Sajeev * Jitenram Kiran Bala * Chef Arifin * R. Sommasundram * Elias Mikail * Sithira * Balakumaran * Khomala Lea * Shylu * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Masala (surname)
Masala is an Italian surname. Notable people with the name include: * Carlo Masala (born 1968), German political scientist * Daniele Masala (born 1955), Italian pentathlete * Stéphane Masala Stéphane Masala (born 30 August 1976) is a French professional football manager and former player. He is currently the manager of Championnat National 2 club Créteil. In 2018, Masala coached Les Herbiers, a third-tier side, to the Coupe de ... (born 1976), French football player and manager See also * Masala (other) {{surname, Masala ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Masala, Kirkkonummi
Masala () is a village of 5,855 inhabitants in Kirkkonummi municipality. It is located in the western Uusimaa region, in southern Finland, just outside the Helsinki Metropolitan Area. Masala railway station, a station on the Helsinki commuter rail network is located in Masala. The Finnish Geodetic Institute The Finnish Geospatial Research Institute ( fi, Paikkatietokeskus), formerly Finnish Geodetic Institute (FGI, fi, Geodeettinen laitos, sv, Geodetiska institutet) is a research institute in Finland specializing in geodesy and geospatial informati ... also is located there. {{Kirkkonummi Villages in Finland Kirkkonummi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Masala (2012 Film)
Masala (Marathi: मसाला) is a 2012 Marathi film directed by Sandesh Kulkarni and written by Girish Kulkarni. It is Kulkarni's directorial debut. The film is loosely based on the life story of Hukmichand Chordia of Pravin Masalewale fame. Synopsis A couple is forced to repeatedly move in search of sustainable business ventures. They live in constant fear of meeting their creditors, whose money they spent in unfruitful investments. When the couple meets another couple, things start changing for the better by following the wise counsel of their new acquaintances. The latter part of the movie showcases these changes. Reception The movie was well received by the audience and appreciated by critics. Cast * Girish Kulkarni * Amruta Subhash * Mohan Agashe * Dilip Prabhavalkar * Hrishikesh Joshi * Shashank Shende * Pravin Tarde * Neha Shitole * Alok Rajwade Alok Rajwade (born 7 February 1989) is an Indian actor, director, singer and painter. He has appeared in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Masala (1991 Film)
''Masala'' is a Canadian drama film, directed by Srinivas Krishna and released in 1991. The film stars Krishna as a character named Krishna, an orphan in Toronto whose parents and siblings were killed several years earlier in an airline explosion while travelling back to India for a family visit, and is now cleaning up his act after several years living on the streets as a drug addict and criminal. The film also stars Zohra Sehgal as his grandmother; Saeed Jaffrey in a triple role as his uncle Lallu, a postal worker named Hariprasad and the Hindu god Krishna; and Sakina Jaffrey as Rita, Hariprasad's daughter. The film received the Samuelson Award at the Birmingham International Film and Television Festival in 1991, and Saeed Jaffrey received a Genie Award nomination for Best Actor at the 12th Genie Awards."Genies love dark Black Robe; Beresford film leads pack with 10 Genie nominations". ''Halifax Daily News ''The Daily News'' was a tabloid newspaper in Halifax, Nova Scotia, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Massachusetts Area South Asian Lambda Association
The Massachusetts Area South Asian Lambda Association (MASALA) is a Boston-based organization for "Gay, Lesbian, Bi, Trans, and Questioning" people of South Asian ethnicity. It was founded in 1994 and is the only organization designed specifically for all queer South Asians in New England. For the purposes of MASALA, "South Asian" is defined as being from "Afghanistan, Bangladesh, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and Tibet; and from the global South Asian Diaspora". It is a frequent sponsor of film screenings, lectures and other cultural events. It also hosts an annual party in the fall. "Our aim is to increase the awareness of our presence in the social spaces that we inhabit and welcome alliances with like-minded individuals and groups regardless of their ethnic/cultural/sexual identities." MASALA has connections with many of the colleges and universities in New England. The group also holds monthly potlucks at various locations throughout Boston. See also *Lis ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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