Tandoori Fish
Yogurt-marinated fish baked at high heat with aromatic spices until charred and smoky.

- prep 20 min
- cook 18 min
- total 38 min
- serves 4
- intermediate
- India
Ingredients
- 600 g fish fillets
- 150 g greek yogurt
- 2 tbsp tandoori masala
- 3 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
- 1 tsp kashmiri chili powder
- 0.5 tsp turmeric
- 2 tbsp mustard oil
- 1 tsp salt
Steps
- Score fish fillets with diagonal cuts, rub with lemon juice and salt, and rest 10 minutes.
- Mix yogurt, tandoori masala, ginger-garlic paste, turmeric, chili powder, and mustard oil into a smooth marinade.
- Coat the fish generously in marinade and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
- Preheat oven to 240°C.
- Place the fish on a greased wire rack over a baking tray.
- Bake 15-18 minutes until edges are charred and fish flakes easily with a fork.
- Serve with lemon wedges, sliced onion rings, and green chutney.
≈ 280 kcal · 38 g protein · 6 g carbs · 12 g fat — per serving, estimate