Masala Indian Cuisine

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About Masala Indian Cuisine

We are an authentic Indian Vegan/Vegetarian & Non-Veg. Cuisine in downtown Iowa City and have been recognised under various prestigious awards like "Best Vegetarian" in 2006 (Iowa Source). Masala was established in 1992 as a vegetarian restaurant and the current ownership is running Masala since 2003. We believe in serving authentic Indian food with the highest quality and the best service possible. We have a buffet style Lunch and also take orders for Lunch and Dinner alike. Light music, Romantic aesthetics and Spicy Indian food make us a great place for friends and family. We also host parties and take orders for special occasions. We have the choicest menu for Vegans ,Vegetarians & Non-Veg. We serve Appetizers, Soups, Salads, North Indian and South Indian Entrees, Beverages, Beer, Wine and much more. We use spices from India that are believed to have a positive impact on your health. Used in most Indian dishes, imparts rich looks great aroma and flavour when ground before cooking. Benefits: Blood purifier, improves liver function, prevents cough and colds, improves skin tone and is an antiseptic. Lends a distinctly sharp taste and aroma. Benefits: Improves digestion, lowers cholesterol controls blood pressure, inhibits cancer, prevents coughs and cold, has anti-nausea, anti-clotting properties. Pungent smell a great compliment to ginger. Together emit and appetizing aroma when sautéed as seasoning in most dishes. Benefits: Lowers cholesterol, inhibits rheumatism, has anti-cancer, and flatulent and anti-bacterial properties. Very aromatic when freshly ground adds bite to the food giving it a mysterious after taste. Benefits: Effectively wards off colds and threat infections. Used wholly in rice and meat preparations. Also used in powdered form in baked foods. Benefits: Controls gum and tooth infection, anti-nausea, controls colds, strengthens nerves and improves circulation.