How to Use tikka in a Sentence

tikka

noun
  • Think decadent stews like chicken tikka masala and chana masala along with naan.
    — Leena Trivedi-Grenier, Washington Post, 22 Dec. 2023
  • Masala fries, samosa, tikka masala wraps and chicken curry grace the menu.
    — Jennifer McClellan, azcentral, 2 Apr. 2018
  • Here, guests can build a rice bowl, grab a tikka masala naan wrap, or snack on an array of chaat.
    — Karla Walsh, Travel + Leisure, 26 Sep. 2025
  • Trust me, eating cold chicken tikka with the sound of cars whizzing by wasn’t ideal.
    — Raj Tawney, Smithsonian Magazine, 2 Dec. 2021
  • Small villages are dotted with hole-in-the-wall tikka spots, bakeries and juice stalls.
    — Katy Gillett, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Jan. 2024
  • It can be paired with a tikka masala or butter chicken or used for naan tacos or flatbread pizza.
    — Cody Godwin, USA TODAY, 18 Mar. 2025
  • Each is served with your choice of chicken, fish, or tofu, then topped with either tikka masala or palak spinach sauce.
    — Tara Massouleh, AL.com, 4 Feb. 2018
  • Add in the tikka masala mix, then stir constantly for a minute or two, being careful not to burn the paste.
    — Caron Golden, sandiegouniontribune.com, 19 Feb. 2018
  • Cashew cream is a key ingredient in her chicken tikka.
    — Maddie Connors, Los Angeles Times, 3 June 2026
  • The tikka masala sauce is full of items like tomatoes for lycopene and lots of warming spices and herbs with a medium heat.
    — Samantha Cassetty, NBC News, 26 Feb. 2020
  • Amsol glazed pork belly, chicken malai tikka and a trio of puchka are among the six starter choices.
    — Georgann Yara, The Arizona Republic, 16 May 2023
  • Gobi Manchurian, egg masala and chicken tikka masala are among the bites offered.
    — Jennifer McClellan, azcentral, 1 May 2018
  • A couple of my favorites included a chicken tikka masala and crab cakes with potatoes and kale.
    — Sarah Garone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 25 Apr. 2025
  • Meat and chicken tikka kebabs are rubbed with and then marinated in a housemade spice mix.
    — Daniel M. Jimenez, The Mercury News, 9 May 2017
  • Order butter chicken, tikka masala, buttery black dal, aloo gobi and more.
    — Alexandra Maloney, Charlotte Observer, 29 May 2024
  • Also, taking on all these influences, [like with] chicken tikka masala.
    — Chloe Foussianes, Town & Country, 7 Dec. 2019
  • Her take-out biryani, coconut shrimp and chicken tikka are rooted in family recipes from Kolkata.
    — Maddie Connors, Los Angeles Times, 3 June 2026
  • The downstairs pub offers a casual vibe with classics on the menu such as burgers, fish & chips and tikka masala curry.
    — Amanda Hancock, Louisville Courier Journal, 30 Dec. 2025
  • The downstairs pub offers a casual vibe with classics on the menu such as burgers, fish & chips and tikka masala curry.
    — Gege Reed, Louisville Courier Journal, 16 Feb. 2026
  • The Brasserie menu features items like chicken tikka masala, venison pie, poke bowls, pumpkin risotto, and more.
    — Kaila Yu, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025
  • The menu includes beetroot chaat, chili chicken bao; and chipotle paneer or chicken tikka kebabs.
    — Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025
  • Frankies, similar to a burrito, come with chicken tikka, paneer tikka, or goat kheema.
    — Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 5 May 2026
  • Menu highlights include butter chicken, tikka masala, korma, naan and biryani.
    — Eddie Fontanez, AZCentral.com, 4 Feb. 2025
  • Among its fest fare are tikka masala tacos ($6), vegetarian samosa ($4) and chaat fries ($7) .
    — Shanzeh Ahmad, Chicago Tribune, 3 Aug. 2023
  • Chilli paneer, chicken tikka masala and more are made into pizzas and eight- or 16-piece wing offerings.
    — Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 3 Oct. 2025
  • Prawns fresh from the Gulf are used in the fragrant tandoori shrimp, and local sustainable fish is used in the machli tikka curry.
    — Laura Ratliff, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Mar. 2018
  • Chicken tikka masala, according to the restaurant's owner.
    — Khloe Quill , Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 7 Mar. 2026
  • Paya is a breezy wonderland where the habit-forming mussels taste like tikka masala and the scallop crudo pops with peaches, jalapeño and passionfruit.
    — Andy Wang, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
  • For the carnivores, the rich chicken tikka masala and fiery vindaloos are perpetual favorites.
    — Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 31 Mar. 2023
  • Chicken tikka masala features a generous amount of tender and juicy chicken that’s skewered and seared before being added to the vibrant sauce.
    — Linda Zavoral, The Mercury News, 7 May 2024

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