Ingredients:
1 large fish, whole (about 2 lb.)
1 cup whipped yogurt(curd)
1 tsp garlic paste
1 tsp ginger paste
1 tsp green chili paste
1 tsp coriander powder
1 tsp tomato sauce
1 tsp red chili powder
1/2 tsp cumin powder
1 tsp tandoori masala powder
Salt to taste
Tandoori Masala Powder:
4 tsp ground coriander
3 tsp ground cumin
4 tsp garlic powder
4 tsp paprika
3 tsp ground ginger
2 tsp mango powder
1 tsp dried mint
3 tsp deep red coloring
1 tsp chili powder
1 tsp yellow coloring)
Preparation:
Method to make Tandoori Masala Powder:
Mix all together and store.
The coriander and cumin powders must be freshly ground.
Use as required.
This will keep for months if stored in an airtight
container.
For tandoori fish:
After cleaning the fish, make slanting gashes on
the fish on each side.Do this in such a way
that the fish remains a whole.
Marinate the fish in the combined masala for about 4 hours.
Prepare a baking dish and brush the bottom of the
dish with a little oil.
Carefully place the fish in the center of the dish and
brush with some oil on top.
pour any remaining marinade into the dish and bake
in a moderate oven at 375 deg F till the fish is
done and becomes golden brown at the top.
Serve garnished with coriander leaves and lemon
wedges.
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