Fish Tikka

Tandoori Fish Tikka

1.Boneless fish-500 gm

I used Nile Perch fillets to make this.Wash and pat dry the fish fillet with kitchen tissues.Cut into medium size pieces.

For the Tikka Masala

2.Kashmiri Chilli Powder-1 1/4 tsp

Turmeric-1/2 tsp

Coriander powder-1 tsp

Pepper powder-3/4 tsp

Cumin jeera powder-1 tsp

Garammasala-1/2 tsp

Salt to taste

In a bowl mix all the above ingredients together.

3.Lime juice-1 tbsp

Ginger garlic paste-1 1/2 tbsp

Green chilies-3-5( adjust according to your spice level)

Curry leaves 3-4

Thick Yoghurt-2 -3 tbsps

Canola/Sesame oil-1 tbsp (+ 2 tsp for brushing)

Grind the green chilies and curry leaves along with the ginger & garlic.

Add to the above and stir in.Now add the fish pieces and marinate for 2-3 hours or overnight.

Grill/Bake it in a preheated oven at 200 C for 20 minutes. Half way through brush with melted butter/oil and turn the pieces..Use a tray lined with aluminum foil to catch the drips while being.

I used my Tefal Actifry and baked for 15 minutes or till browned. I sprinkled 2 tsp canola oil on top of the marinated fish and baked it.