Tandoori Fish Tikka, a delicious way to enjoy fish. It is very popular in the northern part of India. All tandoori recipes are usually made in the Tandoor oven. But you can perfectly make them at home in the oven or a grill pan. And if you have a barbecue, even better.
To prepare Tandoori Fish Tikka, the fish pieces need double marination. The first marination to absorb all the flavours of the spices and the second marination to give the fish a nice crust.
You can choose any fish you like. I have used Perch fillets. It can also be made with whole fish. In this case, you have to extend the marinating and cooking time.
This dish can be served as an appetizer or as a first course.
Ingredients
For the first marination:
- 500g of Perch fillets cut in squares (about 5cmX5cm, approximately)
- 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon red chilli powder
- 1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- Salt to taste
For the second marination:
- 2 tablespoons plain yoghurt
- 2 tablespoons Tandoori Masala
- 2 tablespoons oil
- 2 tablespoons Besan (Chickpea flour)
Bamboo skewers.
Instructions:
-Cut the fish fillets in cubes about 5cmX5cm approximately.
-In a bowl mix all the pieces with the ingredients of the first marination. Let it marinate for 30 minutes or an hour in the fridge.
-In a frying pan lightly roast the chickpea flour or Besan and let it cool down.
-After 30 minutes take the fish out of the fridge and add all the ingredients of the second marination including, the chickpea flour. Mix well to coat every piece. Leave it for another 15 minutes in the fridge.
-After 15 minutes, take them out of the fridge and skewer them onto the bamboo skewers.
-Put a grill pan on high heat with a little oil. When it is hot, place the skewers. Cook them for 3-4 minutes on each side or until cooked.
-Serve them with Roti or Naan with Mint Chutney.
Preparation in the oven:
-Preheat the oven to 200C. Brush the tray with a little oil and place the skewers.
-Bake for 20 minutes. After 10 minutes, open the oven and flip them over.
-Brush with oil or butter before serving.
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Tandoori Fish Tikka
Ingredients
- For the first marination:
- 500g of Perch fillets cut in squares (about 5cmX5cm, approximately)
- 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon red chilli powder
- 1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- Salt to taste
For the second marination:
- 2 tablespoons plain yoghurt
- 2 tablespoons Tandoori Masala
- 2 tablespoons oil
- 2 tablespoons Besan (Chickpea flour)
- Bamboo skewers.
Instructions
- Cut the fish fillets in cubes about 5cmX5cm approximately.
- In a bowl mix all the pieces with the ingredients of the first marination. Let it marinate for 30 minutes or an hour in the fridge.
- In a frying pan lightly roast the chickpea flour or Besan and let it cool down.
- After 30 minutes take the fish out of the fridge and put all the ingredients of the second marination including the chickpea flour. Mix well to coat every piece. Leave it for another 15 minutes in the fridge.
- After 15 minutes take them out of the fridge and skewer them onto the bamboo skewers.
- Put a grill pan on high heat with a little oil. When it is hot, place the skewers. Cook them for 3-4 minutes on each side or until cooked.
- Serve them with Roti or Naan with Mint Chutney.
Preparation in the oven:
- Preheat the oven to 200C. Brush the tray with a little oil and place the skewers.
- Bake for 20 minutes. After 10 minutes open the oven and flip them over.
- Brush with oil or butter before serving.
I absolutely love this recipe! The recipes on this website are so easy to follow.
Tandoori Tikka fish taste amazing.
Hello Hollie, thank you for your comments. Glad to know that you liked the recipe.