Fire up your grill and get ready for lip-smacking Fish Tikka Bites served on pita with a vibrant green chutney. A perfect way to treat the family to a carnival of flavors.
I’m a big tikka and kebab lover and they’re always on the menu when I entertain. Who can resist the slightly charred, delicious bites, bursting with flavors hot off the grill?
Fish Tikka is one of the most sought after appetizers in Indian Restaurants, and with this recipe you can enjoy it in your own kitchen. I’ve used arctic char in this recipe, but catfish or salmon will work just fine. Just ask your fishmonger to skin and cube them for you. And remember that they have to be marinated at least for 5 hours – or overnight – for the flavors to seep in.
Green chutney is a quintessential accompaniment to Indian appetizers and you can use either mint or coriander. I’ve used mint here since it compliments the fish tikka beautifully with its vibrant green color and robust flavor. The yoghurt and spices coat the fish cubes and the flavors intensify once they’re grilled until the edges are slightly golden and crispy. Garnish with lemon and chat masala and serve it on toasted pita with some chutney, sliced onions and salad. Enjoy!
Grilled Fish Tikka Bites with Green Mint Chutney
- Total Time: 59 minute
- Yield: Serves 4
Description
Fire up your grill and get ready for lip-smacking Fish Tikka Bites served on pita with a vibrant green chutney. A perfect way to treat the family to a carnival of flavors.
Ingredients
- Pita Bread-4
- Green Chutney-3 tbsp
- Red Onion sliced-1 large
- Any mixed salad
- Lemon juice
- Chat masala
Fish Tikka Marinade
- Arctic Char (cubed- 1 lb)
- Turmeric- 1/2 tsp
- Red Chili powder-1 tsp
- Paprika-1 tbsp
- Ground Coriander-2 tbsp
- Garam Masala- 1 tbsp
- Crushed Ginger-1 tbsp
- Crushed Garlic-1 tbsp
- Greek Yoghurt-3 tbsp
- Salt to taste
- Fresh Mint-1 cup
- Fresh Coriander-1 cup
- Garlic clove-1
- Green Chili or Jalapeño-1 seeded and chopped
- Salt-to taste
- Lemon Juice-1 tbsp
- Olive Oil-2 tbsp
- water-1/4 cup or more if required
Instructions
For the fish
- Mix the fish tikka marinade in bowl and add the fish cubes. Coat evenly and let it sit in the fridge for 5 hrs or overnight.
- Heat the grill and place the tikkas on a greased foil. Cook for about 8-10 minutes flipping them gently midway until you see slightly golden edges.
- Once done sprinkle some lemon juice and chat masala. Keep aside.
- Toast the pita and cut them in any desired shape.
- Spread a layer of green chutney.
- Top with some fish tikka, onions and salad.
For the Mint Chutney
- Chop up the coriander and mint. In a wet spice grinder or any food processor, combine all the chutney ingredients and blend. Add a little more water if required.
- Prep Time: 30 mins
- Resting Time: 5 hrs
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: Seafood
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Indian
Keywords: indian, masala, tikka, fish, seafood, grilling, party food, pita, green chutney
