There is much dispute about which dish is truly the national dish of England, but a few foods are often called the national dish of England, including beef, pudding, roast, and banger and mash. Chicken tikka masala is also considered one of the national dishes of England. Chicken tikka masala is an Indian dish consisting of roasted marinated chicken chunks in a spiced sauce. The sauce is usually creamy and tomato-based. It is believed that the dish was popularized by the South Asian community in Great Britain and has become a quintessential British dish.