Masaledar Macchi - Spicy Grilled Fish
Grrrrrgh!
Course : Indian
From: HungryMonster.com
Serves: 2
 

Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   1 1/4  pounds        fish -- as small salmon,
                        -- trout, left whole
                        salt
   3      tablespoons   lemon -- juice
   2      ounces        onion -- coarsely chopped
   2      cloves        garlic -- coarsely chopped
   1      2" piece      ginger root
   1                    fresh hot green chili -- sliced
     1/4  teaspoon      ground turmeric
   1      teaspoon      garam masala
     1/4  teaspoon      chili powder
   1      6 oz can      coconut milk -- well stirred
                        vegetable oil
 

Preparation:

Was and dry fish. Cut 3-4 deep diagonal slits across both sides of the fish. Rub with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1 tablespoon lemon juice. Set aside. Combine and blend remaining lemon juice, 1/4 teaspoon salt, onion, garlic, ginger, coriander leaves, turmeric, garam masala and chili powder into a smooth paste. Empty paste in shallow dish large enough to hold fish. Add coconut milk; mix. Leave for 5-10 minutes. Meanwhile, preheat grill and oil grilling rack with vegetable oil. The rack should be placed about 6 inches form source of heat. Lift fish out of marinade and place it in or on rack. Grill for abut 25 minutes, turning fish every 5 minutes and basting frequently with marinade. If you don't have a hinged rack turn only once. If fish is browning too fast, distance it more form heat. Do not baste towards end to allow fish to form a crust