How long does tandoori mushroom tikka take to make?

Around 25 minutes to prep and marinate, plus 15 minutes to grill, serving 4 people.

Why use mustard oil in the marinade?

Pungent Anveshan mustard oil gives the yogurt marinade its sharp, authentic tandoori character, much like a traditional tandoor preparation.

What does the honey do in this tikka?

A tablespoon of Anveshan honey adds a smoky-sweet note and helps the marinade caramelise into a glossy glaze as the mushrooms char.

Can I make this without a tandoor?

Yes, char-grill the marinated mushrooms on a grill pan, in an oven or over an open flame; the besan in the marinade helps it cling and crisp up.

Tandoori Mushroom Tikka

Name: Tandoori Mushroom Tikka
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 400 g Button mushrooms; 0.5 cup Thick yogurt; 2 tbsp Mustard Oil; 1 tbsp Honey; 1 tbsp Ginger-garlic paste; 2 tsp Tandoori masala and turmeric; 2 tbsp Roasted gram flour (besan)

Tandoori mushroom tikka is a vegetarian take on the classic tandoori starter, where button mushrooms are marinated in spiced yogurt and char-grilled until smoky. The marinade is sharpened with pungent Anveshan mustard oil for authentic tandoori depth and lifted with a touch of raw Anveshan honey for a smoky-sweet glaze. With 25 minutes prep and 15 minutes of grilling, it serves 4 as a quick, modern starter.

Time breakdown

Prep Time25 min

Cook Time15 min

Total Time40 min

Ingredients

Button mushrooms
Thick yogurt
💡 You can also use Groundnut Oil / Sunflower Oil / Coconut Oil / Black Sesame Oil / Olive Oil as per your preference.
Ginger-garlic paste
Tandoori masala and turmeric
Roasted gram flour (besan)

How to Make Tandoori Mushroom Tikka

1
Clean the mushrooms and lightly score the caps.
2
Heat the Anveshan mustard oil until it just smokes, then cool slightly.
3
Whisk yogurt with ginger-garlic, masala, besan, the Anveshan mustard oil and Anveshan honey.

Tips for the Best Tandoori Mushroom Tikka

✓Wipe the mushrooms clean rather than washing them so they char instead of steaming on the grill.
✓Let them marinate for the full prep time so the Anveshan mustard oil and spices penetrate the mushrooms.

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