Tandoori Mushroom Tikka
This Indian tandoori mushroom tikka makes for an easy & delicious appetizer or a side. It can be made on stovetop, oven or in air fryer. Serve them with Cilantro chutney or mint chutney and onion salad.
For best results follow my detailed step-by-step photo instructions and tips.
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Ingredients (1 cup = 240ml )
- 250 grams (9 ounces) mushrooms (white button or cremini)
- 1 small (75 grams) onion diced (layers separated)
- 1 cup (150 grams) bell peppers diced
For Marinade
- ½ cup Greek yogurt (thick curd/ strained yogurt)
- 1 ½ tablespoon oil
- ¾ teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
- 1 tablespoon ginger garlic paste (I used ½ teaspoon each, powder)
- 1½ to 2 teaspoons kashmiri red chilli powder (1 teaspoon for moderate heat)
- ¼ teaspoon turmeric
- ½ teaspoon garam masala
- 1½ teaspoons coriander powder
- ½ teaspoon roasted cumin powder
- 1 teaspoon chaat masala (substitute with lemon juice)
- 1½ to 2 tablespoons kasuri methi (crushed)
- ½ teaspoon black pepper crushed (powder)
- 1 small lemon (use only if needed)
For serving
- 1 to 2 tablespoons butter or mustard oil
How to make the recipe
Prepare marinade
- To a large mixing bowl, add all the ingredients mentioned under marinade except lemon juice. Mix well.
- Taste test and add more salt and lemon juice. If the marinade tastes sour, skip lemon juice.
- Add the mushrooms, bell peppers and onions. Mix well.
- If using wooden skewers, rinse them under running water.
How to make Tandoori Mushroom Tikka
- Preheat air fryer or oven to 200 C or 400 F for atleast 15 mins. If using stovetop, heat a non-stick griddle with 1 tablespoon oil.
- Thread the veggies on to skewers - onion, bell pepper & mushrooms.
- Place the skewers on a prepared baking tray. Place them in the oven or air fryer or on a griddle.
- Oven - Grill them for 10 mins & then brush the skewers lightly with some marinade. Turn the skewers to the other side and brush if needed. Grill them again for 6 to 7 mins depending on the size of the mushrooms.
- Air fryer - Air fry for 8 mins, then brush them with little marinade. Turn the skewers to the other side and repeat brushing lightly. Air fry again for 5 mins. Adjust the timings based on the size of mushrooms.
- Stove top - Place the skewers and keep turning them to all the sides and cook on a high heat. Some of the marinade comes to the griddle, you can use a wooden spatula to bring it together. When the veggies wilt, place a wired rack on the stovetop and place the mushroom skewers over direct flame and grill until done.
- To char the tandoori mushrooms, brush some butter or mustard oil and place the skewers back in the oven. Broil or air fry for another 2 mins.
- When done perfectly, grilled mushroom tikka & onions will begin to smell so good. Brush with more butter or oil if needed and serve immediately.
NUTRITION (estimation only)
Calories: 173kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 12mg | Sodium: 653mg | Potassium: 485mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 2074IU | Vitamin C: 68mg | Calcium: 52mg | Iron: 1mg