Tikka (food)
Paneer Tikka served in a restaurant in Mumbai, India. | |
| Course | Hors d'oeuvre |
|---|---|
| Region or state | Indian Subcontinent |
| Serving temperature | Hot |
| Main ingredients | Meat, paneer, marinade, yogurt, spices or curry |
| Variations | Chicken Tikka Masala, Paneer Tikka Masala |
Tikka (pronounced [ʈɪkkaː]) is a dish consisting of pieces of meat or vegetarian alternatives whose origins are traced back to ancient Babylon. The term 'tikka' was given in the Mughal era. It is made by marinating the pieces in spices and yogurt, and cooking them in a tandoor. Tikka is popular throughout the Indian subcontinent and also in the United Kingdom.