mainCourse SINDHI STYLE GRILLED FISH

Ingredients: n 1 whole trout, approximately 700 gms n 3-4 tbsp spice blend n Vegetable oil for grilling n Salt to season n Coriander leaves, finely chopped for garnish n Lemon wedges to serve

Spice blend: n 3 tbsp coriander seeds n 2 tsp green fennel seeds n ½ inch cinnamon bark n 4 dry red chillies n 2 dried bay leaf n 2 tsp amchoor/dry mango powder n 1 tsp ajwain/carrom seeds n 3 medium garlic cloves n 1 tsp turmeric powder n 2 tbsp besan/gram flour n Juice of ½ lemon

Instructions n Clean the fish well; remove the insides leaving the head and tail intact. Score on both sides. n To prepare the spice blend, dry roast the coriander seeds and fennel seeds till fragrant and aromatic. Allow to cool. n Grind the coriander seeds, cumin seeds, bay leaf, dry red chillies, cinnamon and ajwain to a fine powder. n To this add amchoor, garlic cloves, turmeric powder, besan, lemon juice and enough water to grind to a thick paste like consistency. n Season the fish with salt and rub the spice blend all over, especially the insides of the fish. Marinate for at least 4 hours or as long as possible (keep refrigerated). n Allow to come to room temperature