Wondering how to make Tandoori Pomfret Fish without an oven? Is it actually possible to cook Grilled Pomfret fish? Well, the answer is YES! In fact, it tastes absolutely YUM!
Grilled Tandoori Pomfret with zesty lemon juice on top and garnished with fresh coriander leaves and onion rings this recipe is a star in itself.
Pomfret fish is definitely one of the most sophisticated fish of all. The "Non-Fishy" taste and the soft and delicate skin makes it one of the most expensive fishes around. But, do you know that this tastes lip-smackingly delicious too?
Yes, Pomfret has an incredibly subtle sort of taste. It has a very delicate skin has hardly any bones. Therefore kids love this. But, what makes this more special is its high nutritional and health benefits. I have researched about it and found out that Pomfret fish is a high source of Calcium, Vitamins, and is really ground for our brain and Nervous System, especially Thyroid Gland.
What is the taste like?
Tastewise these tandoori pomfret fishes have a beautiful charred and grilled like flavor. It looks really tempting on the top. The fresh lime juice on top along with freshly chopped coriander emits a beautiful aroma and the freshness is so appetizing that you can't help but simply dig in.
As you bite in you get the charred flavor and finally, the charred texture gets out of the way as you peel off the skin. What follows is a soft fish skins. The charred texture has all the fried masalas or the spices which in turn makes it taste awesome.
If you read the recipe or watch the video to make How to make grilled pomfret fish then you will know that I have made slits on the skin of the fish. This is the very reason that the masalas or the spices have gone into the fish and have made it tastier.
This is best enjoyed just by itself. I don't think that you need anything else with such a tasty tandoori recipe.
How to Make Grilled Tandori Pomfret Fish without an oven?
To make this first you need to marinate your pomfret fish. Pomfret fishes are available with head and without head. It depends on you what you want and how you want. I generally like it both ways.
So, what you need to do is grab your big old box of spices and marinate your fish with the spices. Let the masalas go in the fish and then let it stay in the fridge for 10-15 minutes.
Now, just grill the fish in the pan with a knob of butter and let the fishes turn golden brown and slightly charred on both sides. They will be done in about 2-3 minutes on high flame. Flip over and grill both sides. I did it on a grill pan. You can also use regular tava.
Once it is done, just squeeze some lemon juice on top and garnish with fresh coriander and onion rings.
Yes, guys, it is actually that easy recipe.
If you are making this recipe then please tag me on Instagram with #twinskirasoi and also please provide a rating to this recipe.
Tandoori Pomfret Fish without Oven
Equipment
- Grill Pan
Ingredients
- 1 large Pomfret Fish
Marinating the Fish
- ½ Tsp Turmeric Powder Or Haldi Powder
- ½ Tsp Salt or Namak or as per taste
- 1 Tablespoon Red Chili Powder Or Lal Mirch Powder
- ½ Tsp Garam masala
- 1 Tablespoon Besan or Gram Flour
- 2 Tablespoon Thick Yogurt Or Dahi
- 1 Tablespoon Mustard Oil or Sarso Tel
- 2 Tablespoon Ginger garlic and green chili paste Adrak lahsun and Hari Mirch paste
For Grilling the Fish
- ½ Stick Salted Butter
Garnish
- ½ Tablespoon Lime Juice or nimbu
- 3-4 Medium-sized Onion rings
- 1 spring Fresh Coriander or Cilantro or Dhaniya patta chopped.
Instructions
- Take Pomfret fish and wash it to remove all scales and make marks on both sides using a sharp knife.
- Add spices - turmeric powder or Haldi Powder, Salt or Namak, Red Chili Powder or Lal Mirch Powder, Garam Masala, Besan or Gram Flour, Dahi or Yogurt, Mustard oil or Sarso Tel, And lastly ginger garlic and green chili paste.Mix everything well and marinate the fish. Cover and refrigerate for 30-minutes.
- In a grill pan add butter and once it starts to melt add your fish and grill it until both sides are charred on low flame. It takes about 2-3 minutes each side.
- Drizzle lemon juice and serve with Onion rings and a wedge of lime.
Video