Grilled Fish - Healthy
A home-style Kerala dish made with care and the kind of spice knowledge that comes from watching someone else cook it a hundred times. Each step matters, and the result is worth the effort.
Ingredientsfor 4 servings
- 4 nos Tilapia / Pearlspot / Pomfret
- 1 tsp Turmeric powder
- 2 tbsp Kashmiri chilli powder
- 2 tsp Pepper powder
- Ginger garlic paste - 1 tbsp
- 2 sprig Curry leaves — chopped
- 1 tbsp Lime juice
- Salt, to taste
Preparation
Step 1
Clean, wash and make slits on the fish.
Step 2
Marinate fish with all the ingredients and keep it for at least 1 hour.
Step 3
After 1 hour, arrange the marinated fish on a baking tray and grill it for 25 minutes.
Step 4
After 25 minutes, take the tray out and flip the fish so that the other side also get cooked well.
Step 5
Keep it back in the oven and again grill for 15 to 20 minutes. The time may vary depending upon the type of oven or the size of the fish.
Tip
Coconut oil is the default cooking fat in Kerala kitchens. It adds a depth of flavour that other oils simply cannot match in these recipes.
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