Published: by Absolutely Recipes, in the Indian recipes category.

Fish Tikka Masala Recipe.

Ingredients:

To marinate
1 lb fish cubed (about 450 grams) (any large variety)
3/4 tsp red chilli powder
1/2 to 3/4 tsp garam masala
1/2 tsp turmeric
1/2 tsp ginger garlic paste
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 to 2 tbsp greek yogurt (thick curd)
1/2 tsp salt (adjust to taste)
for gravy
1 1/2 tbsps oil as needed
1/2 tsp cumin (optional)
2 green cardamoms (optional)
1 cup onions chopped or cubed (1 large)
1 tsp ginger garlic paste
1/2 cup tomatoes , chopped (2 medium)
1/2 tsp turmeric
1/2 to 3/4 tsp red chili powder
1/2 to 3/4 tsp garam masala
1 tsp coriander powder (optional)
1/4 to 1/2 tsp salt to taste
1/2 tsp dried fenugreek leaves (kasuri methi) (optional)
1/4 cup cream or (cashew milk made by blending 12 cashews)

Recipe Instructions:

Making gravy
heat oil in a deep pan, then add the cumin and cardamoms.
When the spices sizzle, add the onions and very little salt.
Saute until they turn translucent.
Then saute ginger garlic for a minute.
Add ginger garlic paste and fry for a min.
Then add in the tomatoes & turmeric.
Saute till the tomatoes turn fully mushy.
Add red chili powder and saute for 2 minutes till the raw smell goes away.
Blend this with 3/4 cup water to a smooth mixture.
If using a blender, then cool this completely & then blend.
Pour this back to the same pan.
Then pour 1/2 to 3/4 cup water and add garam masala.
Cook this until the gravy thickens and you see some traces of oil over it.
Stir in the cream and kasuri methi.
Taste it and adjust salt if needed.
Making fish tikka masala
meanwhile, mix together all the ingredients mentioned for fish.
Smear this over the fish and rest for 5 to 6 mins.
Heat a nonstick pan with 1 tbsp oil and place the fish over the pan.
Fry the fish on both sides until golden and the marinade is cooked well.
Alternately you can also thread the fish on to skewers and grill them in a preheated oven at 370 degrees or 190 c for 12 mins.
Move to the top rack and grill or broil for another 3 to 4 mins.
Ensure the fish is cooked through and slightly charred to get the right flavors.
Transfer the fish along with any juices or oil left in the pan to the tikka masala gravy.
Let the fish rest in the gravy for at least 30 mins before you serve.
Sprinkle coriander leaves.
Serve gently as the fish turns delicate after resting.
Serve salmon tikka masala with roti, chapathi or butter naan

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