English Explanatory Dictionary

tikka masala

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. 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.
noun
  1. A dish prepared in this manner.

Pronunciation

/ˌtiːkə məˈsɑːlə/ /ˌtɪkə məˈsɑːlə/

Word forms

tikka masala tikka masalas

Etymology

First attested in the 1970s. Borrowed from Hindi टिक्का मसाला (ṭikkā masālā, “spicy pieces”).

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