Masala StuffedButterfish

Posted 2017-02-23 by Vini ⇒ follow

The fish in this recipe can be grilled or baked in the oven. Stuffed fish goes well as a side dish with rice and curry, or with an alcoholic drink such as wine or beer.

Preparation Time: 30 Minutes
Cooking Time: 45 Minutes
Serves: 2

Ingredients
2 Butterfish (firm type), gutted and clean
Peppercorn seeds (1/2 tsp)
Coriander seeds (1/2 tsp)
Cumin seeds (1/2 tsp)
Cinnamon stick (1, small)
Coves (1/2 tsp)
Curry leaves (3-4)
Green chilies (2)
Cilantro (1/4 bunch)
Turmeric powder (1/2 tsp)
Red chili powder (1 tsp)
Garlic powder (1/4 tsp)
Vinegar (1 tsp)
Garam masala (1/2 tsp)
Dill (1 tsp)
Oil (1 tsp)
Salt (1/4 tsp)

Method

To the cleaned fish add a little salt and set aside while you prepare the stuffing

Add peppercorn seeds, coriander seeds, cumin seeds, cinnamon stick, cloves, curry leaves, green chilies, cilantro into a grinder and make a fine paste.

To the fine paste, prepared as above, add turmeric powder, red chili powder, garlic powder, vinegar, garam masala, dill, oil, salt. Mix well.

Cover the fish in the paste and place some inside as well.

Grill the fish in the oven at 220C for 30 min (the grilling time will depend on the size of the fish, etc.). Make sure you don’t burn the fish.

Fish is ready to serve as a side dish or snack with wine or beer.