Tikka

/ˈtɪkə/
noun

A type of Indian food made of small pieces of meat or vegetables marinated in a spice mixture.

Chicken tikka is a popular dish in Indian restaurants.
Visual representation of "tikka" - A type of Indian food made of small pieces of meat or vegetables marinated in a spice mixture.

Often appears as...

  • chicken tikka
  • tikka masala

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Culinary

noun

A cooking method used in Indian cuisine where food is baked on skewers in a tandoor (an oven).

The meat in the tikka dish is cooked by being skewered and baked in a tandoor.
Visual representation of "tikka" - A cooking method used in Indian cuisine where food is baked on skewers in a tandoor (an oven).

Often appears as...

  • chicken tikka recipe
  • tikka preparation

Usage tips

Culinary

noun

A type of Indian food made of small pieces of meat or vegetables marinated in a spice mixture.

Chicken tikka is a popular dish in Indian restaurants.
Visual representation of "tikka" - A type of Indian food made of small pieces of meat or vegetables marinated in a spice mixture.

Often appears as...

  • chicken tikka
  • tikka masala

Usage tips

Culinary

noun

A cooking method used in Indian cuisine where food is baked on skewers in a tandoor (an oven).

The meat in the tikka dish is cooked by being skewered and baked in a tandoor.
Visual representation of "tikka" - A cooking method used in Indian cuisine where food is baked on skewers in a tandoor (an oven).

Often appears as...

  • chicken tikka recipe
  • tikka preparation

Usage tips

Culinary

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Cultural Dish

Tikka signifies a traditional and widely enjoyed dish in Indian cuisine, especially at celebrations.

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We had chicken tikka at the Diwali festival feast.
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Spices Involved

Understanding tikka involves recognizing the rich blend of spices typically used in its marinade.

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The tikka marinade had a tantalizing aroma of spices.
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Diverse Variations

Tikka varies by region and chef, with unique twists on the base recipe.

Illustration for Diverse Variations
At the new restaurant, they served a version of tikka with a mango twist.
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Cultural Dish

Tikka signifies a traditional and widely enjoyed dish in Indian cuisine, especially at celebrations.

Illustration for Cultural Dish
We had chicken tikka at the Diwali festival feast.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Spices Involved

Understanding tikka involves recognizing the rich blend of spices typically used in its marinade.

Illustration for Spices Involved
The tikka marinade had a tantalizing aroma of spices.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Diverse Variations

Tikka varies by region and chef, with unique twists on the base recipe.

Illustration for Diverse Variations
At the new restaurant, they served a version of tikka with a mango twist.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Cultural Dish

Tikka signifies a traditional and widely enjoyed dish in Indian cuisine, especially at celebrations.

Illustration for Cultural Dish
We had chicken tikka at the Diwali festival feast.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Spices Involved

Understanding tikka involves recognizing the rich blend of spices typically used in its marinade.

Illustration for Spices Involved
The tikka marinade had a tantalizing aroma of spices.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Diverse Variations

Tikka varies by region and chef, with unique twists on the base recipe.

Illustration for Diverse Variations
At the new restaurant, they served a version of tikka with a mango twist.
Visual representation of the word "Tikka"

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The magic of Vedic math...

Nameste. I'm from India, and India is one of the oldest civilizations in the world. It has contributed to the world concepts such as yoga, ayurveda, spicy chicken tikka,

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The magic of Vedic math...

Nameste. I'm from India, and India is one of the oldest civilizations in the world. It has contributed to the world concepts such as yoga, ayurveda, spicy chicken tikka,

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Quote examples

Donna Air

British Actress

Sunday night is curry night. I always order a spinach paneer and a chicken tikka. There's usually something good on TV like 'Mr Selfridge' or 'Downton Abbey,' so I'll watch them before I have to think about blowdrying my hair and all the other boring stuff us girls have to do!
Portrait of Donna Air

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James Haskell

English Athlete

My first memory is being taken for Indian food at the Cookham Tandoori on the High Street - I remember the poppadoms, the onions, the chicken tikka.
Portrait of James Haskell

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Maneet Chauhan

Indian Chef

My husband and I grew up in India, so saag and tikka sauces are very nostalgic for us.
Portrait of Maneet Chauhan

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Vicky Kaushal

Indian Actor

I am a tikka lover.
Portrait of Vicky Kaushal

Quote examples

Donna Air

British Actress

Sunday night is curry night. I always order a spinach paneer and a chicken tikka. There's usually something good on TV like 'Mr Selfridge' or 'Downton Abbey,' so I'll watch them before I have to think about blowdrying my hair and all the other boring stuff us girls have to do!
Portrait of Donna Air

Quote examples

James Haskell

English Athlete

My first memory is being taken for Indian food at the Cookham Tandoori on the High Street - I remember the poppadoms, the onions, the chicken tikka.
Portrait of James Haskell

Quote examples

Maneet Chauhan

Indian Chef

My husband and I grew up in India, so saag and tikka sauces are very nostalgic for us.
Portrait of Maneet Chauhan

Quote examples

Vicky Kaushal

Indian Actor

I am a tikka lover.
Portrait of Vicky Kaushal
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