Tandoori Pomfret Recipe

Name: Tandoori Pomfret
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 (400 g) pomfret fish, washed and cleaned; 1 1/4 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 1/2 cup malt vinegar; salt; 3/4 teaspoon red chili powder; 2 teaspoons garlic paste; 1 egg, beaten; 1 tablespoon plain fat-free yogurt, whisked; 1 1/2 teaspoons ginger paste; 1 1/4 teaspoons ajwain (carom); 3 teaspoons gram flour (besan); 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder; 1 teaspoon tandoori spice mix; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1 1/4 tablespoons cream; 3 -5 drops red food coloring; 3 -4 tablespoons butter, for basting

Servings: persons

2 (400 g) pomfret fish, washed and cleaned
1 1/4 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/2 cup malt vinegar
salt
3/4 teaspoon red chili powder
2 teaspoons garlic paste
1 egg, beaten
1 tablespoon plain fat-free yogurt, whisked
1 1/2 teaspoons ginger paste
1 1/4 teaspoons ajwain (carom)
3 teaspoons gram flour (besan)
1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
1 teaspoon tandoori spice mix
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 1/4 tablespoons cream
3 -5 drops red food coloring
3 -4 tablespoons butter, for basting

1
Make 2 to 3 incisions on each side of the fish and keep aside.
2
Mix ingredients 2 to 5 in a bowl and half of the garlic paste.
3
Add fish and mix well.
4
Leave aside to marinate for 30 minutes.
5
Beat egg in a bowl.
6
Add yogurt and mix well to combine.
7
Add the remaining garlic paste and the rest of the ingredients, except the cream and food colour.
8
Mix very well.
9
Remove the fish from the marinade and drain out the marinade completely.
10
Drop the fish in the yogurt marinade mixture and add the food colour.
11
Mix well and let the fish marinate in this mixture for 1hour 15 minutes.
12
Then pass a metal skewer through the fish.
13
Grill on a hot barbecue for 6-8 minutes.
14
Remove from the grill and let the moisture dry a bit.
15
Baste the fish with butter on both sides.
16
Grill for another 4 minutes.
17
Serve hot, garnished with onion rings and lemon slices.
18
ENJOY!

620

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 (400 g) pomfret fish, washed and cleaned, 1 1/4 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, 1/2 cup malt vinegar, salt, and more.

Yes, Tandoori Pomfret falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Tandoori Pomfret

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