Fish Tikka
Grilled Spiced Fish Cubes
Yes, keto as served. About 6g net carbs per serving, lower than 8 in 10 Pakistani dishes.
What it is
Cubes of firm white fish (e.g., Rahu, Basa, or Snapper) marinated in a spicy yogurt and lemon mix, then grilled in a tandoor or over coals until flaky and flavorful.
Key ingredients
White fish, yogurt, ginger-garlic paste, red chili powder, turmeric, cumin, coriander, garam masala, lemon juice, ghee/oil, salt.
Optional tweaks
Confirm no sugar in the marinade. Request it served dry without any accompanying sweet sauce or extra butter glaze.
Watch out for
Sweetened yogurt marinade, added sugar in spice blends, sweet accompanying sauces, corn flour/chickpea flour coating (less common for tikka, more for fried fish but worth noting).
Macros are estimates for a typical serving and vary by restaurant. Confirm ingredients with staff, especially if you have allergies. Our ingredient lists are generated automatically and describe how a dish is typically made.
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