The deliciously bold and aromatic flavours of Indian cuisine are now trending and breaking the internet. This rich and fragrant dish delivers the royal treat to people who love spices. The blissful golden fish tikka masala is now being savoured in every Indian family. This step-by-step guide will help you easily cook the perfect fish tikka masala within a few minutes.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup thick yogurt
- 1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste
- 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 500g boneless fish fillets (like cod
- tilapia
- or salmon)
- cut into chunks
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 cup thick yogurt
- 1 teaspoon garam masala
- 1 teaspoon red chili powder
- 2 medium tomatoes (pureed)
- 1 tablespoon oil
- Salt to taste
- Fresh coriander leaves
- 1 teaspoon coriander powder
- 1/2 cup cream or coconut milk (for a rich
- smooth gravy)
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- Water (for desired consistency)
Step By Step Guide
Prepare The Fish For Marination
At first, combine the fish (like cod, tilapia, or salmon) pieces with lemon juice, turmeric, red chili powder, yogurt, ginger-garlic paste, salt, and garam masala. Let it absorb all flavours. Set aside for at least 30 minutes.
Fry The Fish
Coming on to the next step, pan-fry, grill, or bake the marinated fish until it turns golden and cooked through until tender. Set aside.
Toss The Onions And Other Aromatic Spices
Now that the earlier steps are done, take a pan and heat the vegetable oil or butter on a medium flame. Then saute the chopped onions and add cumin seeds until golden. Add ginger-garlic paste and cook until it turns aromatic.
Prepare The Masala Base
Next, we will continue by adding coriander powder, red chili powder, tomato puree, salt, and turmeric and cook until the oil separates.
Combine Cream And Spices
Combine the coconut milk or cream and a pinch of garam masala and stir well. Then mix the cooked fish to the masala. Let it simmer for approximately 5-10 minutes so the flavours blend evenly.
Garnish And Serve
Once you have finished with the previous steps, now garnish the dish with fresh coriander leaves and serve hot with rice or chapati. Enjoy the ultimate fish tikka masala!
