How do you say tikka masala?
What does tikka masala mean in English?
Filters. (chiefly UK) Of a style of Indian dish in which the main ingredient (such as chicken) is marinated, cooked in a tandoor and served in a masala sauce. adjective.
What does the Indian word Tikka mean?
Etymology. Tikka is a Punjabi word which has been commonly combined with the Urdu word masala, with the combined word originating from UK English. The word itself is a derivation of the Turkic word tikkü, which means “piece” or “chunk”.
What is the tikka in tikka masala?
In tikka preparation, boneless chicken pieces are baked along with skewers in an oven made of clay called a tandoor. Before baking it, it is marinated with yogurt and certain spices. The preparation of tikka masala is almost the same but with the addition of masala or mixed spices.