tikka masala
/ˌtiːkə məˈsɑːlə/ /ˌtɪkə məˈsɑːlə/noun
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. Frequently as postpositive, esp in chicken tikka masala.
Origin
1970s; earliest use found in The New York Times. From tikka + masala.
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