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Gluten-Free Tandoori Fish Tikka

Succulent fish marinated in tandoori spices and yogurt, then baked to perfection. This version is gluten-free and uses readily available oven baking instead of a Tandoor oven.

40m4 servings
Contains dairyContains fish
350 cal|40g protein|10g carbs|15g fat|2g fiber

Ingredients

  • about 680 g Firm white fish fillets (cod, mahi-mahi)
  • 1/2 cup Yogurt
  • 1 tbsp Ginger-garlic paste
  • 2 tbsp Lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp Tandoori masala
  • 1/2 tsp Turmeric powder
  • 1/2 tsp Red chili powder
  • 1/4 tsp Garam masala
  • 1 tbsp Vegetable oil
  • 2 tbsp Fresh cilantro

Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.

Instructions

  1. 1Cut the about 680 g firm white fish fillets into 2.54 cm cubes.
  2. 2In a medium bowl, combine the 1/2 cup yogurt, 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste, 2 tbsp lemon juice, 2 tbsp tandoori masala, 1/2 tsp turmeric powder, 1/2 tsp red chili powder, and 1/4 tsp garam masala. Stir until well combined.
  3. 3Add the about 680 g fish cubes to the marinade and gently toss to ensure each piece is evenly coated. Cover the bowl and let it marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
  4. 4Preheat your oven to about 205°C (200°C).
  5. 5Lightly grease a baking sheet with 1 tbsp vegetable oil.
  6. 6Arrange the marinated fish cubes in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring they are not overcrowded.
  7. 7Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork. The internal temperature should reach 63°C.
  8. 8Remove the baking sheet from the oven. Garnish the fish tikka with 2 tbsp fresh cilantro. Serve hot.

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