Fish Tikki Recipe | Machali Ki Tikki Recipe | Indian Fish Cutlets

 Fish tikki recipe | Machali Ki Tikki Recipe | Indian Fish Cutlet Recipe With Step By Step Photos. Fish tikki or fish cutlets are the delicious and spicy fried patties. Fish, spices and potato are its main ingredients. Let us discuss today the preparation of fish tikki Kerala style. 

Fish tikki - About

Fish tikki is a well-known deep fried or shallow fried Indian patty. This deliciously flavorful cutlets are quick and budget friendly.  It has a very balanced flavor and taste that you even not feel fishy smell. Just like any other Indian recipes, the fishy smell will be hidden under the flavors of herbs and spices.

Fish,  herbs, onion, chili and some commonly used spices are its main ingredients. I used mackerel fish for this recipe because this fish is easily available and budget friendly. But you can choose any other soft fleshed fish. One large boiled potato is used for binding. The shaped patties are then battered and fried. 

Fish tikki can be served as a starter / appetizer. But you can also serve as an evening snack with or without tomato Ketchup and chili sauce. 

Fish Tikki - Expert's tips

1. Use any soft variety of fish for this recipe. I used Mackerel fish for this patties because of easiness in shredding the flesh. 
2. I always add some binding agent like potato while making the fish tikki. It helps to keep the patties in shape and they do not break while frying.
3. Tikkies can be shaped into round, oval or any other shape of your choice. Normally, tikkies are made round.
4. You can squeeze a few drops of lemon juice in the patty mix in order to introduce a slight sour taste.
5. These patties can be deep fried or shallow fried. 

How To Make Fish Tikki

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Fish Tikki Recipe | Machali Ki Tikki Recipe | How To Make Indian Fish Cutlets

Deep fried patties Indian Style

Preparation time: 15 minutes | Cooking time: 12 minutes | Total time: 27 minutes

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Ingredients

• 2 medium Mackerel fish 
• 1 large potato, boiled, peeled and mashed
• 1 big onion, peeled and finely chopped
• 4 green chilies, finely chopped
• 5 to 6 garlic, peeled and finely chopped
• 1" piece ginger, peeled and finely chopped
• 2 springs of coriander leaves, finely chopped
• 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
• 1 small lemon
• 4 bread slices, crumbled
• Salt to taste
• Oil for frying

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Preparation of fish tikki with step by step photos

1. Clean and wash the mackerel fish neatly and place it on a idli plate. Steam the fish over medium flame for six to seven minutes or till the fish cooked and turn soft.
   
   
   
2. Once the fish cooked fully, switch off the flame and wait till it cools. Then shred and remove its flesh. Throw all the remaining parts.
   
   
   
3. Add onion, green chilies, ginger, garlic, potato, 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder, salt.
   
   
   
4. Mix well and add finely chopped coriander seeds. (Squeeze one lemon if required).
   
   
   
5. Take a small portion and shape it into the desired shape. I made cylindrical shaped patties today.
   
   
   
6. Further dip the patties in egg whites.
   
   
   
7. Then roll in bread crumbs.
   
   
   
8. Deep fry or shallow fry the patties in hot oil over medium heat.
   
   
   
9.  When one side attains a beautiful golden brown color, flip and cook the other side also.
   
   
   
10. Take out and serve with tomato Ketchup or chili sauce.
    
    
    
11. Enjoy.
    
    
    

Happy cooking

Anju