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MASALA [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2017-07-19
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Prepared Dishes (Cooking)
- Restaurant Menus
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- chicken tikka masala
1, record 1, English, chicken%20tikka%20masala
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- tikka masala 2, record 1, English, tikka%20masala
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Chicken tikka massala is one of the most famous meals to come from a tandoori oven, which is a cylindrical clay oven heated by fire ... Tikka means "pieces" but chicken tikka [masala] refers to a specific meal of chicken pieces marinated in a masala spice and yoghurt, skewered and cooked in a tandoori ... 3, record 1, English, - chicken%20tikka%20masala
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Plats cuisinés
- Menus (Restauration)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- poulet tikka masala
1, record 1, French, poulet%20tikka%20masala
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- tikka masala 2, record 1, French, tikka%20masala
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Poulet tikka masala. Tikka signifie morceaux. Le tikka masala est un plat indien facile à cuisiner dans lequel des morceaux de poulet sont marinés dans du yaourt et des épices et ensuite servi avec une sauce à la tomate. 3, record 1, French, - poulet%20tikka%20masala
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2008-07-17
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Beverages
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- chai
1, record 2, English, chai
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- chai tea 2, record 2, English, chai%20tea
- Masala chai 2, record 2, English, Masala%20chai
- spiced tea 3, record 2, English, spiced%20tea
- chi tea 4, record 2, English, chi%20tea
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A [hot] beverage made by brewing tea with a mixture of aromatic spices. 2, record 2, English, - chai
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Using a strong black tea as a base ingredient, many spices are added to give the tea a somewhat spicy and complex flavor. Spices such as cardamon, cinnamon, cloves, coriander, cumin seed, curry leaves, ginger, lemon grass, peppercorn, and rampe leaves may be blended with the black tea to add the flavors so mildly prevalent in Chai. 1, record 2, English, - chai
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Boissons (Industrie de l'alimentation)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- chai
1, record 2, French, chai
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- thé chai 1, record 2, French, th%C3%A9%20chai
correct, masculine noun
- thé tchaï 2, record 2, French, th%C3%A9%20tcha%C3%AF
masculine noun
- Masala chai 1, record 2, French, Masala%20chai
masculine noun
- thé tchai 3, record 2, French, th%C3%A9%20tchai
masculine noun
- thé tchaé 4, record 2, French, th%C3%A9%20tcha%C3%A9
masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Boisson chaude contenant un mélange de thé noir et d'épices dont la noix de muscade, le poivre, la cannelle, le clou de girofle, la cardamome et le gingembre, et d'eau. 5, record 2, French, - chai
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2005-11-24
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Spices and Condiments
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- garam massala
1, record 3, English, garam%20massala
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- garam masala 2, record 3, English, garam%20masala
correct
- masala spice blend 3, record 3, English, masala%20spice%20blend
correct
- masala 4, record 3, English, masala
correct
- massala 5, record 3, English, massala
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Masala (also known as "massala) is a term used in Indian cuisine to describe a mixture of many spices. 5, record 3, English, - garam%20massala
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Garam Massala ... tends to vary from region to region as it is a blend of spices and each region will have its own favorite blend. Try frying meats coated in the spice and finishing with tomatoes and stock, or yogurt. 1, record 3, English, - garam%20massala
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Épices et condiments
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- garam massala
1, record 3, French, garam%20massala
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- massala 2, record 3, French, massala
correct, masculine noun
- masala 3, record 3, French, masala
correct, masculine noun
- mélange d'épices «masala» 4, record 3, French, m%C3%A9lange%20d%27%C3%A9pices%20%C2%ABmasala%C2%BB
masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Mélange d'épices indiennes constitué de cardamome, clous de girofle, laurier, cannelle, coriandre, poivre, cumin et badiane. 5, record 3, French, - garam%20massala
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Un mélange d'épices qui nous vient du Nord de l'Inde où il en existe de nombreuses variantes. Il s'avère nécessaire dans de nombreuses recettes exotiques mais il est utile pour épicer certains de nos plats plus occidentaux. 1, record 3, French, - garam%20massala
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1999-07-27
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Food Industries
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- garam masala
1, record 4, English, garam%20masala
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The name means, literally, "hot mixture", and is applied to a combination of roasted spices (such as coriander seed, chilli and black pepper) ground into a powder. It is used as a basic flavouring for many Indian dishes. [From a written source] 2, record 4, English, - garam%20masala
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Industrie de l'alimentation
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- garam masala
1, record 4, French, garam%20masala
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Mélange d'épices tel que coriandre, poivre, piment, cardamome, cumin, gingembre, cannelle, clous de girofle et muscade. Se présente en poudre et s'utilise surtout dans la cuisine Indienne. 2, record 4, French, - garam%20masala
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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