Baked Fish Masala-Whole Fish Masala Recipe

INGREDIENTS

• 2 whole tilapia , gutted, scaled, and trimmed on both sides
• 2 tablespoons garlic Paste
• 1 tablespoon ginger Paste
• 2 tablespoons coriander powder
• 1 ½ teaspoons cumin powder
• 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1 ½ teaspoons Kashmiri Chili powder , 2 teaspoons for spicy or less for mild
• ¼ cup lemon juice
• 4 tablespoons oil
• 1 teaspoon Salt to taste, or to taste

Garnish

• lemon wedges

INSTRUCTIONS 

1. Combine all the spices, ginger-garlic paste, lemon juice, and oil in a medium prep bowl and set it aside.
2. Score the whole Tilapia diagonally. Wash it under running water to remove any impurity. Pat dry completely with a paper towel.
3. Rub the marinade evenly on each fish and inside the guts. Cover and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes. For best results, marinade the fish for at least 2 to 24 hours.
4. Grease a cast iron pan or a baking sheet with some oil. Place the marinated fish. Bake at 425 F for 20 to 25 minutes then broil for 3-4 minutes.
5. Serve it hot with a generous squeeze of lemon juice, Rice and Chutney on the side.