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Definition of tikka masala

tikka masala

Plural:tikka masalas
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tikka masala Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A savory culinary dish consisting of roasted, marinated chunks of meat (especially chicken), paneer, or vegetables, simmered in a creamy, mildly spiced tomato-based sauce.

Example

"For dinner, we ordered a large bowl of chicken tikka masala with a side of garlic naan and basmati rice."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from Hindi/Urdu 'ṭikkā' (piece or chunk, from Persian) and 'masālā' (spices, from Arabic). The dish itself is widely considered to have been created or popularized by South Asian chefs in Great Britain during the mid-20th century to suit local palates.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Tikka masala. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/tikka masala
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