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Tandoori Fish
Posted August 10, 2010
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Tandoori Fish
Ingredients:
1) Whole fish 1 (2-2 1/2 lb.)
2) Garam masala 1 tbsp
3) Cooking oil 3 tbsp
Grind to a fine paste:
1) Ginger 1 1/2 inch piece
2) Cloves garlic 8
3) Cube green papaya 2 inch
4) Turmeric powder 1 tsp
5) Cumin seeds 1/2 tsp
6) Red chilies powder 1 tbsp
7) Juice of lemons 2
8) Salt to taste.
2. Wipe dry, apply the ground paste all over, inside the stomach and head as well.
3. Make four ashes on either side of the fish with a sharp knife to allow the spices to permeate.
4. Let stand in a cool place for 1 hour.
5. Pierce the fish lengthwise with a skewer (seekh) (using two skewers if one is not long enough) and cook in a tandoor or on a charcoal barbecue.
6. If these methods of cooking are not available, cook under a grill or bake in the oven.
7. Turn the fish ever 10 minutes and cook till lightly browned.
8. Heat the oil and brush on the fish with a pastry brush, feather or piece of cotton wool while cooking.
9. When the fish is barely cooked, sprinkle with garam masala and cook till a dark golden brown.
10. Serve garnished with slices of lemon.