noun
definition
A marinade made from various aromatic spices usually with a yoghurt base; often used in Indian cuisine prior to grilling in a tandoor.
Examples of tikka in a Sentence
Well, the chicken tikka pieces should be aromatic and slightly smoky from the tandoor.
The restaurant's buffet selections include chicken tandoori, dal makhani, tikka masala, naan and chicken wings.
Pakoras, chicken makhani, tikka masala, seafood specialties and curries are all on the menu, as well as exotic cocktails.
The scintillating chicken tikka masala, a dish which now outsells fish and chips in Britain, is equally outstanding.
One exception is paneer tikka, for which the paneer is grilled in a tandoor, or cylindrical oven.
Traditional dishes such as chicken tikka and paneer bread are on the menu and the dishes are identified according to heat levels.
Items on the menu include vegetable pakoras, tandoori keema naan, tandoori chicken tikka masala and curries.