Fish Tikka with Basmati and Wilted Greens
White fish in a light spiced yoghurt, cooked fast so it stays in flakes, with basmati and spinach wilted in the pan juices.
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- 22 g Basmati rice
- 220 g White fish fillet
- 30 g Yogurt
- 1 tsp Garam masala
- ½ Lemon
- 150 g Spinach (optional)
- 100 g Tomato (optional)
- ½ tsp Ground turmeric (optional)
- 10 g Ginger (optional)
- 12 g Cilantro (optional)
Method
- Rinse the basmati until the water runs clear, then cook it in twice its volume of salted water, covered, until tender and the water is absorbed, about 12 minutes.
- Cut the fish into large pieces. Grate the ginger into the yoghurt with the garam masala, turmeric and salt, and turn the fish gently through it — gently, or it will break before it cooks.
- Chop the tomato, wash the spinach and chop the coriander.
- Get a heavy pan hot and lay the fish in. Cook 3 minutes a side, turning once only, until the yoghurt has set into a crust and the fish flakes at a push. Lift it out.
- Tip the tomato into the same pan and cook 2 minutes, then add the spinach and turn it through until it collapses into the spiced juices. Squeeze in half the lemon off the heat.
- Spoon the basmati onto a plate, add the spinach and tomato beside it and set the fish on top in its pieces. Scatter the coriander and serve the rest of the lemon alongside.
About Fish Tikka with Basmati and Wilted Greens
Fish Tikka with Basmati and Wilted Greens is an Indian lunch or dinner that comes together in about 30 minutes and serves 1. It fits anti-inflammatory eating.
Fish Tikka with Basmati and Wilted Greens: frequently asked questions
Is Fish Tikka with Basmati and Wilted Greens gluten-free?
Based on its ingredients, Fish Tikka with Basmati and Wilted Greens has no gluten-containing components, so it's naturally gluten-free — as always, check that any packaged ingredients you use are certified gluten-free to be safe.
Is Fish Tikka with Basmati and Wilted Greens dairy-free?
Not as written — it uses Yogurt. Swapping it for a plant-based alternative makes it dairy-free.
Do I need every ingredient to make Fish Tikka with Basmati and Wilted Greens?
The core ingredients are essential, but you can leave out spinach, tomato, ground turmeric — they're optional and mainly there for extra flavor or finish.
How many servings does Fish Tikka with Basmati and Wilted Greens make?
This recipe makes 1 serving. In the app you can scale it up or down and the ingredient amounts adjust automatically.