Masala is a spiced wine common in India and Pakistan. It is made into a mixture of dry red wine and a variety of spices such as cinnamon, cloves, cardamom and ginger. Masala is widely used in cooking, especially in curry dishes in Indian and Pakistani cuisine.

Besides curry dishes, masala is an important part of Indian culture. In traditional Indian weddings, the bride uses masala to draw Indian-style tattoos on the palms of the groom's hands. This symbolizes that she wants him to live the journey of life with her, just as the different spices in the mixture of masala blend together.

Masala has another symbolism - hope. In traditional Indian gifting, a masala bottle is seen as a symbol representing hope. This is because it can represent that you wish the person to enjoy not just good food but also inner peace and tranquility in their life. As a result, masala has also become a way for people in India to express their blessings and love.