Golden Fish Tikka Bites With Mint Dip Recipe

About this recipe

Golden Fish Tikka Bites with Mint Dip is a delicious Indian-inspired snack that's perfect for gym meal prep or a comforting evening treat. The fish fillets are marinated in a blend of aromatic spices including turmeric, red chili, and cumin, then grilled to golden perfection. Paired with a creamy mint dip made from fresh herbs and coconut milk, this dish offers a delightful balance of savory spice and cooling freshness. With 36g of protein per serving, it’s a nourishing option for maintaining energy levels. Easy to prepare in just 35 minutes, this snack is a crowd-pleaser for any occasion.

Ingredients

• 250 g Tendercuts Basa Boneless Fillet F&S
• 1 pack (500 g) Bhagyalakshmi Rice Flour
• 1 pack (500 g) Daily Good Besan / Gram Flour / Chana Besan
• 250 ml Keya Lemon Juice
• 1 pack (100 g) Everest - Ginger Garlic Paste
• 20 g Turmeric Powder
• - Red Chilli Powder
• 50 g Everest Cumin Powder
• 1 pack (1 kg) Aashirvaad Crystal Salt | Iodised
• 500 ml Oil (For Frying)
• 1 Bunch Mint Leaves (Pudina)
• 1 Bunch Coriander Leaves ( Kottambari Soppu )
• medium Chilli Green Long
• 250 ml Real Thai Unsweetened Coconut Milk

Instructions

1. 1. Rinse the fish fillets and pat them dry with paper towels to remove excess water.
2. 2. In a bowl, mix rice flour, gram flour, turmeric, chili powder, coriander powder, cumin powder, and salt.
3. 3. Add lemon juice and ginger garlic paste to the spice mix, stirring into a thick marinade.
4. 4. Coat the fish fillets evenly with the marinade, ensuring all sides are well covered.
5. 5. Let the marinated fish rest for 20 minutes to absorb the flavors.
6. 6. Heat a grill pan or tawa and brush it lightly with vegetable oil to prevent sticking.
7. 7. Grill the fish fillets on medium heat for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden and cooked through.
8. 8. For the mint dip, blend mint leaves, coriander leaves, green chilies, coconut milk, and a pinch of salt into a smooth paste.
9. 9. Transfer the fish tikka bites to a serving plate and garnish with fresh coriander leaves.
10. 10. Serve the fish tikka bites hot with the refreshing mint dip on the side.