tikka masala

A casserole of mushrooms tikka masala.

Meanings

Adjective

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

A dish prepared in this manner.

Origin

, borrowed from Hindi टिक्का मसाला ("spicy pieces").

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