As nouns the difference between mahala and masala
is that mahala is a neighborhood or residential area in balkan countries while masala is any of many blends of spices used in indian cuisine, most often containing cardamom, coriander, mace together with pepper, nutmeg, fennel seeds, jeera etc.
mahala
English
Noun
(
en noun)
A neighborhood or residential area in Balkan countries.
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masala
English
Noun
(
en noun)
Any of many blends of spices used in Indian cuisine, most often containing cardamom, coriander, mace together with pepper, nutmeg, fennel seeds, jeera etc.
Derived terms
* garam masala
* tikka masala
Usage notes
* The term is often used in the names of individual dishes.