Tandoori Pomfret

Tandoori Pomfret

The exotic flavors of Indian cuisine all wrapped into one. A popular Indian dish, the Tandoori Pomfret is all about the Indian condiments and spices that make your fish real delicious. Savor the subtle flavor and juicy taste of the Tandoori pomfret marinated in traditional Indian spices.

Ingredients:::

Ingredients

Pomfret

• Pomfrets , gutted and washed - 2
• Salt  - to taste
• Lemon juice - 2 tablespoons
• Ginger - 1 inch piece
• Garlic  -  5-6 cloves
• Carom seeds (ajwain) - 1/2 teaspoon
• Yogurt  - 3/4 cup
• Egg   - 1
• Gram flour (besan)   -  2 tablespoons
• Turmeric powder    -   1/2 teaspoon
• Garam masala powder -  1 teaspoon
• Melted butter   -  2 tablespoons

Method:::

1. Make incisions on the pomfrets and rub the salt and lemon juice all over. Set aside for twenty minutes. Grind the ginger and garlic to a fine paste.
2. Mix together the ginger-garlic paste, carom seeds, yogurt, egg, gram flour, turmeric powder and garam masala powder. Rub the mixture over the fish and leave to marinate for about one hour in a refrigerator.
3. Preheat the oven to 180ºC/350ºF/Gas Mark 4. Thread the fish onto skewers and cook in the preheated oven or in a moderately hot tandoor for about eight to ten minutes.
4. Baste with melted butter and cook for another three minutes. Serve hot with lemon wedges.