Grilled Pomfret

Pomfret is a sea fish, which can be cooked in a variety of ways. This recipe shows how to make Grilled Pomfret.

Ingredients:

For Stuffing

1.    Pomfret : 2

2.    Ginger paste: 2 teaspoon

3.    Garlic paste: 2 teaspoon

4.    Lime juice: 2 tbsp

5.    Salt: to taste

For Marination

1.    Curd: 200gms

2.    Vegetable oil: 2 tablespoon

3.    Garam masala powder: ½ teaspoon

4.    Ajwaiin: 1 teaspoon

5.    Pepper powder: ½ teaspoon

6.    Salt: to taste

7.    Roasted bengalgram flour (Besan): 1 tablespoon (Roasted in 2 tspn butter)

8.    Butter for basting: 2 teaspoon

Method:

1.    Clean the Pomfret and keep it whole.

2.    Make 3inch long cuts/slits with a sharp knife on both sides of the fish at one-inch distance.

3.    Rub pomfret with limejuice, salt and ginger & garlic paste.

4.    For the marination- mix all the ingredients to a smooth paste.

5.    Evenly apply the paste to the pomfret on all sides.

6.    Marinade for 2-3 hours and cook it on griller /oven /barbeque at 180-200 degrees, for 12-15 mins. While cooking Apply butter for basting.

7.    Remove and serve hot with a lemon wedge/cucumber/onions.