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tikka masala, n.
Brit. |ˌtiːkə məˈsɑːlə|, |ˌtɪkə məˈsɑːlə|, U.S. |ˌtɪkə məˈsɑlə|
[‹ tikka n. + masala n.]
A dish of meat (usually chicken) cooked in a sauce of mixed spices, influenced by Indian cuisine but originating either in the United Kingdom or United States; (also) the sauce itself. Freq. as postmodifier, esp in chicken tikka masala.
1975N.Y. Times 9 May 25/3 We tried chicken tikka masala ($4.50), diced chicken in cream sauce that seemed to us nearly as French as Indian. 1993Washingtonian June 70/1 There are not only tandoori chicken and chicken tikka, but a very good tikka masala (cubes of boneless chicken in a mildly spicy sauce). 1998Grocer 30 May 43/1 Supplied principally to the catering sector, three varieties—korma, tikka masala and madras in 310g and 475g pots—are available, with further flavours coming soon. 2002A. Holmes Sleb viii. 63 If he asks, I had chicken tikka masala and a peshwari naan. |