Ingredients: 2 Basa fish – cut into small size pieces,1 Lemon juice,1/4 teaspoon Turmeric powder (Haldi),Salt and Pepper – a pinch,1 Cardamom (Elaichi) Pods/Seeds,1 Bay leaf (tej patta),1 teaspoon Cumin powder (Jeera),1-1/2 teaspoon Coriander Powder (Dhania),1/2 teaspoon Turmeric powder (Haldi),1 teaspoon Ginger Garlic Paste,1/2 teaspoon Red Chilli powder,1 tablespoon Kasuri Methi (Dried Fenugreek Leaves),1 cup Lukewarm Water,2 tablespoon Fresh cream,Salt – to taste,1 Onion – chopped,1/2 Tomato – chopped,5 Cashew nuts,2 Cloves (Laung),1/4 teaspoon Cinnamon Powder (Dalchini)
Time in minutes: 40 Servings: 4 Course: Lunch Diet: High Protein Non Vegetarian
Instructions: To begin making the Fish Tikka Masala Gravy Recipe, marinate the fish with lemon juice, salt, pepper and turmeric powder and rest it aside for 30 minutes.Pressure cook the onion, tomatoes, cloves, cinnamon powder, cashew nuts with little water.Once done, allow the pressure to release naturally, grind it along with its juice to a smooth paste.Heat a kadai with oil, add cardamom pod, bay leaf and allow it to sizzle.Add in ground tomato paste, sprinkle little salt and cook till the raw smell goes away.Add in all the spice powders mentioned above including cumin powder, coriander powder, turmeric powder, red chilli powder and stir well, cover it with the lid and cook again for another 5 minutes.Add cream, marinated fish pieces, salt to taste, you can add 1 cup of water and cook till the masala comes together.At the end sprinkle little kasuri methi and give it a stir.Serve the Fish Tikka Masala Gravy Recipe along with Naan, Pickled Onions and Beetroot Raita by the side to complete your meal.