tikka masala
noun/ˌtiːkə məˈsɑːlə/, /ˌtɪkə məˈsɑːlə/
/ˌtɪkə məˈsɑːlə/
[uncountable, countable]- (in British cooking) a mild Indian-style dish made with pieces of meat, usually chicken, cooked in a sauce with cream and spices
- The restaurant offers classic dishes like chicken tikka masala and vegetable korma.
- We ordered two tikka masalas with naan and rice.
Word Origin1970s: from tikka + masala; although influenced by Indian cuisine, the dish is thought to have originated in South Asian restaurants in Britain.
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