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Fish Tikka

Fish Tikka

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Fish Tikka is a classic Indian appetizer that showcases the mastery of tandoori cooking. This dish features chunks of firm fish marinated in a robust mixture of yogurt, lemon juice, and a blend of aromatic spices like carom seeds and garam masala. The fish is skewered and grilled until charred on the edges while remaining incredibly moist and flaky inside. Its taste is smoky, spicy, and tangy, making it a stellar choice for party menus and formal dinners. Best served with rings of raw onion, lemon wedges, and a cooling bowl of mint-yogurt chutney.

Prep Time25 mins
Cook Time12 mins
Servings4 People
DifficultyMedium
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Ingredients

500g Firm Fish (Basa or Surmai), cubed
1 cup Hung Yogurt
1 tbsp Ginger-Garlic paste
1 tsp Ajwain (Carom seeds)
1 tbsp Kashmiri Red chili powder
1 tsp Garam masala
1 tbsp Lemon juice
2 tbsp Mustard oil
1 tsp Kasuri methi, crushed
Salt to taste
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Cooking Instructions

Tips & Secrets

  • Hung yogurt is essential; regular watery yogurt will not stick to the fish.
  • Mustard oil in the marinade provides the traditional earthy and pungent aroma.
  • Adding ajwain (carom seeds) is the secret to cutting through the fishy smell.
  • Do not over-marinate for more than 4 hours as the lemon will make the fish mushy.

Nutritional Information(Per 150g)

Calories

210 kcal

Protein

24g

Fat

10g

Carbs

6g

Note: Nutritional values are professional estimates per standard serving (~200-250g / ml) and may vary based on ingredient quality and preparation methods.