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tikka masala en · ADJ

Pronunciation

• /ˌtiːkə məˈsɑːlə/
• /ˌtɪkə məˈsɑːlə/

Etymology

First attested in the 1970s. Borrowed from Hindi टिक्का मसाला (ṭikkā masālā, “spicy pieces”).

Meanings

1. (not-comparable) Of a style of Indian dish in which the main ingredient (such as chicken) is marinated, usually (but not necessarily) cooked in a tandoor and served in a masala sauce.

tikka masala en · NOUN

Pronunciation

• /ˌtiːkə məˈsɑːlə/
• /ˌtɪkə məˈsɑːlə/

Etymology

First attested in the 1970s. Borrowed from Hindi टिक्का मसाला (ṭikkā masālā, “spicy pieces”).

Meanings

1. A dish prepared in this manner.

Forms

Translations (11)

hi टिक्का मसाला (Indian marinade served in a masala sauce) · he טִיקָה מָסָאלָה (Indian marinade served in a masala sauce) · ja ティッカマサラ (Indian marinade served in a masala sauce) · el τίκα μασάλα (Indian marinade served in a masala sauce) · pl tikka masala (Indian marinade served in a masala sauce) · fr tikka masala (Indian marinade served in a masala sauce) · ur تکا مصالہ (Indian marinade served in a masala sauce) · ru ти́кка маса́ла (Indian marinade served in a masala sauce) · ar تِيكَّا مَاسَالَا (Indian marinade served in a masala sauce) · fa تِکه مَصالَح (Indian marinade served in a masala sauce) · ko 티카 마살라 (Indian marinade served in a masala sauce)