Indian Seafood Recipes - Tandoori Fish 2

Ingredients

• 1 x 900g/2 lb whole trout

• 45ml/3 tbsp oil

• 15ml/1 tbsp garam masala

• 1 lemon, cut into wedges

Seasoning

• 2.5cm/1 in ginger root

• 8 cloves garlic

• 5cm/2 in cube green papaya

• 5ml/1 tsp ground turmeric

• 1.5ml/1/4 tsp chili powder

• juice of 2 lemons

• salt

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Method:

1. Clean and scale the fish and wash well and make 4 incisions on either side of the fish. Grind all the seasoning ingredients together to a smooth paste then rub all over the fish, inside and out. Leave to stand for 1 hour.

2. Cook under a hot grill, turning frequently and brushing with the oil, for abut 10 minutes until the fish is almost cooked.

3. Sprinkle with garam masala and grill (broil) until a dark golden brown. Garnish with lemon wedges and serve hot with rice.