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tikka

Definitions, parts of speech, synonyms, and sentence examples for tikka.

Editorial note

The only real difference between the descriptions is that the tikka masala mentions using butter while butter chicken does not.

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Quick take

A marinade made from various aromatic spices usually with a yoghurt base; often used in Indian cuisine prior to grilling in a tandoor.

Meaning at a glance

The clearest senses and uses of tikka gathered in one view.

noun

A marinade made from various aromatic spices usually with a yoghurt base; often used in Indian cuisine prior to grilling in a tandoor.

noun

Alternative form of tilak (“Hindu caste mark on forehead”). [A mark or symbol worn on the forehead by Hindus, ornamentally or as an indication of status.]

Definitions

Core meanings and parts of speech for tikka.

noun

A marinade made from various aromatic spices usually with a yoghurt base; often used in Indian cuisine prior to grilling in a tandoor.

noun

Alternative form of tilak (“Hindu caste mark on forehead”). [A mark or symbol worn on the forehead by Hindus, ornamentally or as an indication of status.]

Example sentences

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The only real difference between the descriptions is that the tikka masala mentions using butter while butter chicken does not.

2

Oh no, the UK might be more brown in 100 years, what a shame, anyway who wants Tikka Misala?

3

The sad-looking chicken tikka sandwiches and bacon that's 90% nitrite-water are corner shop exclusives.

4

As an example: if you started offering chicken tikka masala in British pubs in the year 1900, you'd be laughed out the door.

5

Or the nation's favorite dish: chicken tikka masala, which is Indian fusion.

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I knew a Brit who described chicken tikka masala as the national dish of the UK.

7

It's said Chicken Tikka Masala is actually the most popular dish in the UK, well knocked off the very top but its still up there.

8

Nobody gives two shits about your app and it's smooth animations when they are just trying to pull up a recipe for chicken tikka masala.

9

They may all be ‘chicken tikka masala’ but I’d argue you’d have a very different eating experience across that decision spectrum.

10

> The famous example of this is Chicken Tikka Masala, which is a British take on Indian food.

11

The national dish of England is chicken tikka masala, last time I checked.

12

I was really hoping for a quick and easy chicken tikka masala.

Quote examples

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Heck, "chicken tikka" was voted as the 'national dish' of Britain, when a 100 years ago hardly anyone had heard of it!

2

Think of businesses like --- that recipe site you landed on as the first result when you googled "best chicken tikka masala recipe".

3

This truck stop looks interesting, especially "curry up now" and "Tikka Masala Burritos" looks promising.

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It works OK) Since you're British I recommend you try making "Mac+Cheese tikka masala", basically use your favorite recipe for chicken tikka masala but swap out the chicken and no rice, and the sauce will call for (among other things) heavy cream!

Frequently asked questions

Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.

How do you use tikka in a sentence?

The only real difference between the descriptions is that the tikka masala mentions using butter while butter chicken does not.

What does tikka mean?

A marinade made from various aromatic spices usually with a yoghurt base; often used in Indian cuisine prior to grilling in a tandoor.

What part of speech is tikka?

tikka is commonly used as noun.