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

Alternative form of tilak (“Hindu caste mark on forehead”)

plural of tikka

(chiefly Britain) Of a style of Indian dish in which the main ingredient (such as chicken) is marinated, usually (but not necessarily) cooked in a tandoor and served in a masala sauce.

A dish prepared in this manner.

plural of tikka masala

A surname from Finnish.