tikka masala

Tikka masala is a popular dish known for its creamy, spiced tomato-based sauce, often featuring marinated meat, especially chicken.

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Definition

B2Cuisine

(common)A dish with marinated meat, typically chicken, cooked in a creamy, spiced tomato-based sauce.

Example

  • We ordered chicken tikka masala with naan for dinner.
  • Tikka masala is often served with basmati rice.

B2Cuisine

(common, British-Indian)A British-Indian dish featuring marinated chicken in a rich, mildly spiced tomato sauce.

Example

  • The restaurant's signature dish is their tikka masala.
  • Tikka masala has become a staple in British cuisine.

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