Karachi Grilled Fish Recipe

 

Grilled Fish

Ingredients:

• Fish full 1kg
• Zeera (Cumin seeds) 1 tbs
• Jaifil (Nutmeg) ½ piece
• Javatri (Mace) ½ piece
• Sabut kali mirch (Black peppercorns) ½ tsp
• Laung (Cloves) 4-5
• Darchini (Cinnamon stick) 1
• Sabut dhania (Coriander seeds) 1 tbs
• Ajwain (Carom seeds) ½ tsp
• Kasuri meethi (Dried fenugreek leaves) 1 tbs
• Adrak (Ginger) 1 inch piece
• Lehsan (Garlic) cloves 6-8
• Hari mirch (Green chilli) 1-2
• Lemon juice 3-4 tbs
• Haldee powder (Turmeric powder) ½ tsp
• Namak (Salt) 1 tsp or to taste
• Lal mirch powder (Red chilli powder) 1 tsp or to taste
• Dahi (Yogurt) thick ½ Cup
• Sarson ka tel (Mustard oil) 1 & ½ tbs
• Tandoori masala 2 & ½ tbs
• Baisan (Gram flour) 1 & ½ tbs
• Koyla (Charcoal)
• Hara dhania (Fresh coriander) chopped

Directions:

In spice mixer add cumin seeds, nutmeg, mace, black peppercorns, cloves, cinnamon stick, coriander seeds, carom seeds, dried fenu greek leaves and blend to make a powder.

Add ginger, garlic, green chili, lemon juice and blend well. Set aside.

Add cuts on whole fish. Add turmeric powder, salt, red chili powder, 2 tbs of blended paste. Rub evenly on both sides and marinate for 30 minutes in refrigerator.

In a bowl add yogurt, remaining blended mixture, mustard oil, tandoori masala , gram flour and whisk well.

In marinated fish add spiced yogurt mixture and rub evenly on both sides.

Grill the fish on burning charcoal or on a grill pan for 8-10 minutes each side and basting with cooking oil.

Garnish with lemon slices, fresh coriander & serve!