Tandoori Fish

Tandoori Fish is a flavorful and aromatic dish made by marinating fish fillets or whole fish in a blend of yogurt and traditional Indian spices, then grilling or baking it to perfection. The marinade typically includes ingredients like turmeric, red chili powder, cumin, coriander, garam masala, garlic, ginger, and a squeeze of lemon for tanginess. The fish is often cooked in a tandoor (clay oven) or over an open flame, giving it a smoky and charred texture.

This dish boasts a vibrant red-orange color, thanks to the spices and sometimes natural food coloring. It is known for its rich, slightly tangy, and mildly spicy taste with a hint of smokiness. Tandoori Fish is usually served with fresh coriander, lemon wedges, and a side of mint chutney or yogurt dip. It pairs well with naan, basmati rice, or a fresh salad, making it a popular choice for seafood lovers looking for a healthy and protein-rich meal.

Ingredients:

-Garlic 6-7 cloves

-Green chillies 2

-Coriander seeds ½ tbs

-Cumin seeds ½ tbs

-Carom seeds ¼ tsp

-Kashmiri red chilli powder 2 tsp

-Chaat masala ½ tsp

-Garam masala powder ½ tsp

-Himalayan pink salt ½ tsp or to taste

-Red chilli crushed 1 tsp

-Orange food color ¼ tsp

-Lemon juice 1 & ½ tbs

-Cooking oil 1 tbs

-Water 1-2 tbs

-Silver pomfret fish 3 pieces (375g)

-Lemon juice

Directions:

-add garlic,green chillies & pound to crush them.

-Add coriander seeds,cumin seeds,carom seeds & crush well.

-Add red chilli powder,chaat masala,garam masala powder,pink salt,red chilli crushed,orange food color, lemon juice,cooking oil & crush well.

-Add water,mix well & set aside.

-Remove the fins of pomfret fish & make deep cuts on both sides.

-Apply prepared marinade evenly & marinate for 30 minutes.

Option # 1:

-Place marinated fish in air fryer basket (place liner in air fryer basket) & air fry at 170°C for 15-18 minutes (turn sides in between).

Option # 2:

-Shallow fry or grill in pan from both sides until done.

-Drizzle lemon juice & serve with chutney!