Fish Tikki

Fish Tikki or fish cutlets are one of the most favourite snacks of my kids. They are crispy outside, soft, and spicy fishy flavoured inside.

It is usually prepared with previously cooked fish fillets and mixed with boiled potatoes and spices. Then they are shaped into little cylindrical balls, coated with crispy bread crumb and ready for deep frying.

Today I am going to prepare them with canned tuna instead of fish fillets to make it easier and taste so good. Do give a try making these delightful bites.

Instructions:

-Mash the potatoes and put them in a large bowl.

-Add the rest of the ingredients except the breadcrumbs. Mix everything very well.

-Take small portions of the mixture and give them any shape you desire. I have made them in an oval shape.

-Dip them in the beaten egg and coat with breadcrumbs.

-Put plenty of oil in a pan on medium-high heat. When it is hot fry the fish balls in small batches until golden and crisp.

-Remove and put them on a kitchen towel. Serve the Fish Tikkis hot with Mint Chutney or ketchup.

Related Basics:

Garam Masala

Fish Tikki

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 30 minutes mins

Total Time 45 minutes mins

Servings: 4

Cuisine: India

Calories: 200

Ingredients Method

Ingredients

  

• 3 small cans of tuna fish
• 4 medium potatoes boiled
• 1 small onion finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons fresh coriander leaves finely chopped
• 1 small egg
• 2 teaspoons grated ginger or ginger paste
• 1 green chilli finely chopped (optional)
• Salt to taste
• Breadcrumbs
• Oil for frying

Spices:

• 1 teaspoon cumin powder
• 1 teaspoon garam masala
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon of chat masala

Method

 

1. Mash the potatoes and put them in a large bowl.
2. Add rest of the ingredients except the breadcrumbs. Mix everything very well.
3. Take small portions of the mixture and give them any shape you desire. I have made them in an oval shape.
4. Dip them in the beaten egg and coat with breadcrumbs.
5. Put plenty of oil in a pan on medium-high heat. When it is hot fry the fish balls in small batches until golden and crisp.
6. Remove and put them on a kitchen towel. Serve the Fish Tikkis hot with mint Chutney or ketchup.