Tandoori Fish Tikka
Course: Starter / AppetizerCuisine: IndianDifficulty: MediumServings
3
servingsPrep time
20
minutesCooking time
15
minutesCalories
290
kcalJuicy boneless fish marinated in spiced yogurt and grilled to smoky perfection—an irresistible starter for weekends and special meals.
Ingredients
500g boneless fish cubes (seer fish / basa / tilapia)
½ cup thick hung curd
1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
1 tsp red chili powder
½ tsp turmeric powder
1 tsp coriander powder
½ tsp garam masala
1 tsp lemon juice
1 tbsp mustard oil or regular oil
Salt to taste
1 capsicum (cubed)
1 onion (cubed)
Skewers (optional)
Directions
- In a bowl, mix curd, ginger-garlic paste, all spice powders, lemon juice, oil, and salt.
- Add fish cubes, capsicum, and onion. Gently coat everything well.
- Marinate for at least 20 minutes (up to 2 hours for best flavor).
- Heat a grill pan or regular pan with a little oil.
- Place fish and veggies and cook on medium flame, turning sides gently.
- Cook until fish is golden and fully cooked (about 6–7 minutes per side).
- For smoky flavor, briefly torch or place over open flame (optional).
- Serve hot with mint chutney and lemon wedges.