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"Spices" in Hindi: मसाले
मसालेmasaale
Spices are मसाले (masaale). Ask कौन से मसाले डाले? in the kitchen, or ताज़े मसाले at a market stall.
Home cooking
सब्ज़ी में मसाले कम डालिए।sabzi mein masaale kam daaliye.
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How to pronounce मसाले
Say it
ma-SAA-le
/məsɑːleː/
Masaale: ma-SAA-le, long aa in the middle, soft final e. Plural feel is normal.
"Spices" in Hindi: quick reference
| Hindi | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| मसालेmasaale | spices Default plural for spice mixes. | Default plural for spice mixes. |
| गरम मसालाgaram masaala | garam masala Common blend name. | Common blend name. |
| ताज़े मसालेtaaze masaale | fresh spices Market shopping. | Market shopping. |
| कम मसालेkam masaale | fewer spices / milder Restaurant requests. | Restaurant requests. |
How to use मसाले in real life
- 1Home cooking
सब्ज़ी में मसाले कम डालिए।
sabzi mein masaale kam daaliye.
Please put fewer spices in the vegetables.
Aap kitchen ask.
- 2Spice market
ये मसाले कब पिसे हैं?
ye masaale kab pise hain?
When were these spices ground?
Freshness check.
- 3Restaurant order
कृपया मसाले हल्के रखिए।
kripaya masaale halke rakhiye.
Please keep the spices mild.
Heat control.
Mistakes English speakers make with मसाले
Incorrect: Using only मसाला when you mean mixed spices
Correct: मसाले for spices in general
मसाला can be one blend; this page's headword is मसाले.
Incorrect: Saying स्पाइसेज़ in Devanagari-heavy talk
Correct: मसाले
Everyday Hindi uses मसाले.
Good to know
Indian kitchens treat मसाले as identity — every home has a jar set. Asking for कम मसाले is polite in restaurants if you fear heat. Markets sell whole and ground; sniff before you buy.
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Cooking dal together
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दाल में कौन से मसाले डालूँ?
daal mein kaun se masaale daaloon?
Which spices should I put in the dal?
You
हल्के मसाले रखिए, मिर्च कम।
halke masaale rakhiye, mirch kam.
Keep mild spices — less chili.
ChatPal
गरम मसाला भी मसालों में है।
garam masaala bhi masaalon mein hai.
Garam masala is among the spices too.
You
एक चुटकी मसाले काफी हैं।
ek chutki masaale kaafi hain.
A pinch of spices is enough.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Spices" in Hindi
How do you say spices in Hindi?
मसाले (masaale).
Mild spices please?
मसाले हल्के रखिए.
What is garam masala?
गरम मसाला — a common blend among मसाले.
Fresh spices?
ताज़े मसाले.
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