" Tandoori Pomfret "

" Tandoori Pomfret "

Tandoori Pomfret is a tandoori preparation of pomfret in an indian way. Originally cooked in the tandoor, the tandoori pomfret recipe is a spicy and smoky fish recipe that can be served with rice or naans. Rubbed with spices and lemon juice and marinated with curd, ginger, garlic and gram flour, the tandoori pomfret can be cooked on the grill.

Ingredients: 

Pomfret - 4, each 450 gms
Ajwain seeds - 2 tsp
Cream - 3 tbsp
Cumin powder - 2 tsp
Garlic paste - 4 tsp
Ginger paste - 4 tsp
Gram flour - 4 tsp
Lemon juice - 2 tbsp
Oil for brushing
Red chilli powder - 2 tsp
Salt to taste
Turmeric powder - 1 tsp
White pepper powder - 1/2 tsp
Yogurt - 1/4 cup

Method:

1. Clean out the fish thoroughly and make deep knife cuts on both sides so it can absorb the marinade.
2. Hang yogurt in a muslin cloth for 2 hours to remove water.
3. Mix yogurt with cream, ginger and garlic pastes, ajwain seeds, gram flour, white pepper, red chilli and cumin powders, lemon juice, salt and turmeric. This forms the marinade.
4. Rub the marinade thoroughly on the fish and set aside for about 2 hours.
5. Skewer fish from mouth to tail and roast in a hot tandoor or grill for 6 minutes or in a preheated oven at 350F for 10 minutes.
6. Remove from oven. Hang skewers for 5-7 minutes to let excess moisture drip off. Baste with oil and roast again for 5 minutes.
7. Serve with mint chutney and onion rings Etc..