Tikka is a type of food that consists of boneless pieces of meat or vegetarian alternatives such as paneer, which are marinated in spices and yogurt and subsequently strung through a skewer to be cooked). The term "tikka" comes from the Persian word "tike," which means "bits" or "pieces". Chicken tikka is a popular dish in Indian, Pakistani, and Bangladeshi cuisine, and it is traditionally small pieces of boneless chicken baked using skewers on a brazier called angeethi or over charcoal after marinating in Indian spices and dahi (yogurt) . Chicken tikka masala is a variation of chicken tikka that is cooked in a creamy tomato-based sauce). Tikka is also a popular dish in the United Kingdom, where it has been combined with dishes from other cultures such as Mexican cuisine to create hybrid dishes such as Tikka Masala Burritos).