Masala Fish Tacos With Cucumber Pepper Raita

Name: Masala Fish Tacos With Cucumber Pepper Raita
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 large lemon; 1 cup whole milk plain yogurt; 1 tablespoon grated gingerroot; 2 teaspoon garam masala powder; 2 teaspoon grated garlic cloves; 2 teaspoon ground coriander; 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper; 1 teaspoon Kosher salt; 1 teaspoon brown sugar; 2 lbs firm white fish, cubed; For Raita :; 2 large cucumbers, seeded, peeled, sliced; 2 teaspoons salt; 1 large lemon; 1 cup whole milk yogurt; 1 small red bell pepper, seeded, sliced; 2 tablespoon finely chopped mint; Accompaniment:; Indian chapati bread; 12 long metal skewers

Servings: persons

1 large lemon
1 cup whole milk plain yogurt
1 tablespoon grated gingerroot
2 teaspoon garam masala powder
2 teaspoon grated garlic cloves
2 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper
1 teaspoon Kosher salt
1 teaspoon brown sugar
2 lbs firm white fish, cubed
For Raita :
2 large cucumbers, seeded, peeled, sliced
2 teaspoons salt
1 large lemon
1 cup whole milk yogurt
1 small red bell pepper, seeded, sliced
2 tablespoon finely chopped mint
Accompaniment:
Indian chapati bread
12 long metal skewers

1
Grate zest from lemon and squeeze all juice from it. In a bowl mix zest, lemon juice and all other ingredients. Refrigerate 2-3 hours. Meanwhile prepare raita.
2
Mix sliced cucumbers with salt in colander. Let stand 30 minutes. Using paper towels, squeeze out as much liquid as possible. Grate zest from lemon and extract 2 tablespoon lemon juice. Mix cucumber, lemon zest, juice and all other ingredients in bowl. Adjust salt to taste. Refrigerate.
3
Oil grill and preheat grill to hot. Thread fish on 12 long metal or bamboo skewers. Spray fish cubes with nonstick spray. Grill about 4-5 minutes per side or until fish flakes easily and outside is nicely browned.
4
Warm chapati by placing them on outside of grill. Serve fish with chapati and raita. Let each diner push fish cubes from skewer, place a few on chapati, top with some cucumber raita, fold over in half and eat.

114

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 large lemon, 1 cup whole milk plain yogurt, 1 tablespoon grated gingerroot, 2 teaspoon garam masala powder, and more.

Yes, Masala Fish Tacos With Cucumber Pepper Raita falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!