Tandoori Amritsari Fish Tikka

An excellent evening appetizer to start the splendid evening dinner with family and friends. I learnt this from my father who has a great sense of spices. Hope you enjoy thisJ

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cooking Time: 15-20 minutes

Ingredients:

·         1 kg fish (any fish e.g. Salmon) cut into medium-thick slices in a square formation is preferable

·         3 tsps ginger paste

·         3 tsps garlic paste

·         1 tsp turmeric powder

·         1 tsp coriander powder

·         1 tsp cumin powder

·         1 tsp carom seeds (ajwain)

·         1 1/2 tsp chilli powder

·         Salt to taste

·         Chaat Masala (optional) to sprinkle

·         Juice of 1 lemon

·         3 tbsps bengal gram flour /besan

·         2 tbsps hung curd

·         Lemon wedges

Preparation:

·         Mix all the ingredients except the fish and lime wedges in a large, shallow dish. Form a thick paste

·         Gently fold the fish into this paste, making sure to coat each piece well. Allow to marinate for at least 1-2 hours

·         Arrange the fish pieces on skewers – maximum of 4 on a skewer

·         Preheat the oven for 10 minutes @ 200 degrees

·         Place the skewers on the grill plate and spray some oil on the pieces. Now grill fish on high temperature till each piece is golden and crisp on both sides.

·         Serve hot, arranged in a platter. Squeeze lemon juice and sprinkle Chaat Masala over the pieces just before serving. Garnish with thin slices of lemon wedges.

 Hope you enjoy this delicious appetizer...let me know how it goes.