Chicken tikka __: curry dish (6)

I believe the answer is:

masala

(Other definitions for masala that I've seen before include "Spice mix" , "A mixture of Indian spices" , "hot dish?" , "Indian curry" , "Spice blend" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times.

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