tikka masala
English edit
Etymology edit
First attested in the 1970s. Borrowed from Hindi टिक्का मसाला (ṭikkā masālā, “spicy pieces”).
Pronunciation edit
Adjective edit
tikka masala (not comparable)
- Of a style of Indian dish in which the main ingredient (such as chicken) is marinated, usually (but not necessarily) cooked in a tandoor and served in a masala sauce.
Usage notes edit
- Usually postnominal.
- We're having chicken tikka masala for dinner.
Noun edit
tikka masala (plural tikka masalas)
- A dish prepared in this manner.
Translations edit
Indian marinade served in a masala sauce
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Further reading edit
- chicken tikka masala on Wikipedia.Wikipedia