Tanduri Fish Tikka

Preparation Time :15 Min

Cook Time : 25 Min

Total Time : 40 Min

8 Tilapia Fish Fillet – You can use any other fish of choice. 3 Tbsp Oil or Cooking Spray 1/2 Tsp Cumin Powder – For sprinkling on cooked fish before serving 2 Tbsp Lemon Juice – For sprinkling on cooked fish before serving * For the Marinade * 1 Cup Thick Plain Yogurt 4 Tbsp Olive Oil – You may use any light oil 1 Medium Onion - Grind into a paste 1 Tbsp Fresh Ginger Paste 1 Tbsp Fresh Garlic Paste 4 Tbsp Fresh Lemon Juice Red Food Coloring ** Powdered Spices ** 1/2 Tsp Turmericpoweder 1 Tsp Coriander Powder 1 Tsp Cumin Powder 1/4 Tsp Cinnamon Powder 1/4 Tsp Nutmeg Powder 1 Tbsp Dry Mango Powder (Optional) 1 Tbsp Red Chili Powder – You can increase of decrease chili powder as per taste 2 Tsp Salt - As per your taste

Marinate the Fish: 1- In a large bowl, add all the marinade ingredients and whisk to a smooth paste.Now add the powdered spices and whisk everything evenly.Add the fish fillet to the marinade, using your hand evenly coat both the sides. 2- Cover the marinated bowl with a lid and refrigerate for an hour. (TIP: The more you marinade, the better the taste)Preheat the oven at 180 Celsius. 3- Baking the Fish .Line the baking tray with foil and spray evenly with oil. 4- Remove the marinated fish from the fridge and place them evenly with some gap on the lined baking tray. 5- Bake for 15 mins (Till the fish is evenly cooked)After 15 mins, set the oven to broiler setting .Place the cooked fish on the top rack of the oven and broil for 3-5 mins or till you achieve the desired charred look. (Please keep an eye as every oven is different and too much broil will burn the fish). 6- Remove the broiled fish from the oven (Now orange red in color with charred marks).Place freshly cooked fish on serving tray, sprinkle evenly with lemon juice and some cumin powder.Serve Hot.