tikka

¹

/ ˈtiːkə /

adjective

1. immediately postpositive Indian cookery (of meat, esp chicken or lamb) marinated in spices then dry-roasted, usu. in a clay oven

tikka

²

/ ˈtiːkə /

noun

1. another word for tilak
2. the act of marking a tikka on the forehead

Word History and Origins

Origin of tikka¹

from Hindi tika , Punjabi tikka spot, mark

Example Sentences

Will jollof or efo riro follow in the footsteps of tikka masala or chow mein to become UK favourites?

From BBC

At Sepia I think the “Kanpachi Crudo with Tikka Masala Consommé, Avocado and Almond” is a great example.

From Salon

I'm fascinated by the tikka masala consommé in the kanpachi crudo!

From Salon

The tikka masala consommé was the brainchild of our incredible Chef de Cuisine Kyle Cottle.

From Salon

He had the very clever idea to season the tomato water so it would suggest the flavors of the sauce for chicken tikka masala.

From Salon