Fish tikka ek popular Indian starter hai jo apne smoky flavour aur spicy marinade ke liye famous hai. Ye dish usually restaurants ya tandoor me banayi jaati hai, lekin ghar par bhi ise easily tawa, oven ya air fryer me banaya ja sakta hai. Fish tikka soft, juicy aur flavorful hota hai aur starter ke roop me bahut pasand kiya jata hai.
Is recipe me fish pieces ko yogurt aur masalon ke sath marinate kiya jata hai, phir grill ya roast kiya jata hai. Marination ki wajah se fish ka taste aur bhi rich ho jata hai. Agar aap seafood lover ho aur healthy grilled dish try karna chahte ho, to fish tikka ek perfect option hai.
Ingredients (Samagri)
Fish ke liye
400 gram boneless fish fillets (surmai, salmon ya basa)
1 tbsp lemon juice
Salt taste ke hisaab se
Marinade ke liye
1/2 cup thick curd (hung curd)
1 tbsp ginger garlic paste
1 tsp red chilli powder
1/2 tsp turmeric powder
1 tsp coriander powder
1/2 tsp garam masala
1 tsp roasted cumin powder
1 tbsp mustard oil
Salt taste ke hisaab se
Garnish
Onion rings
Lemon wedges
Fresh coriander leaves
Step 1: Fish Preparation
Sabse pehle fish fillets ko achhe se wash karein aur kitchen towel se dry karein. Fish ko medium size cubes me cut karein.
Ab fish pieces par lemon juice aur salt laga kar 10–15 minute ke liye rest karne dein. Isse fish ka raw smell kam ho jata hai aur flavour improve hota hai.
Step 2: Marination
Ek bowl me curd, ginger garlic paste, red chilli powder, turmeric powder, coriander powder, cumin powder, garam masala aur mustard oil add karein. Sab ingredients ko achhe se mix karein.
Ab fish pieces ko is marinade me daal kar gently coat karein. Fish ko kam se kam 30 minutes ke liye marinate hone dein. Agar time ho to 1 hour tak marinate karna aur bhi better hai.
Step 3: Cooking Fish Tikka
Tawa Method
Ek pan ya tawa me thoda oil garam karein. Marinated fish pieces ko tawa par place karein aur medium flame par cook karein.
Fish ko carefully flip karein taaki pieces break na ho. Dono sides golden aur slightly crispy hone tak cook karein.
Oven Method (Optional)
Oven ko 200°C par preheat karein. Marinated fish pieces ko skewers par lagayein aur baking tray me rakh dein.
Fish ko 12–15 minutes tak bake karein jab tak edges slightly charred na ho jayein.
Step 4: Final Serving
Cook hone ke baad fish tikka ko plate me arrange karein. Upar se lemon juice drizzle karein aur onion rings aur coriander leaves se garnish karein.
Tips for Perfect Fish Tikka
Fresh fish use karein for best taste
Hung curd marinade ko thick banata hai
Fish ko zyada cook na karein warna dry ho jayegi
Mustard oil se authentic flavour milta hai
Serving Suggestion
Fish tikka ko mint chutney, lemon wedges aur onion rings ke sath serve karein. Ye dish starter ya evening snack ke roop me perfect hai.
Variations
Tandoori Fish Tikka: Smoked flavour ke liye charcoal use karein
Malai Fish Tikka: Cream aur cheese add karein
Spicy Fish Tikka: Extra chilli powder add karein
Conclusion
Fish tikka ek delicious aur healthy grilled dish hai jo ghar par easily banayi ja sakti hai. Simple marinade aur easy cooking method ki madad se aap restaurant-style fish tikka bana sakte ho. Agar aapko seafood recipes pasand hain, to ye dish zaroor try karein.
