Method
- Line a large ovenproof dish with aluminium foil.
- Make sure to extend the foil over the edges on all 4 sides.
- Make 4 to 5 slits in each side of the fish. Place the fish on the foil.
- Heat oil in a non-stick pan.
- Add onion, garlic and ginger.
- Stir and cook until onion is lightly browned.
- Add cumin seeds, mustard seeds and ground coriander.
- Stir and cook for 2-3 mins.
- Remove from heat.
- Set aside to cool.
- Puree chopped coriander with the onion mixture and yoghurt.
- Pour the coriander and yoghurt mixture over the fish.
- Turn the fish over to coat well on both sides.
- Cover the fish completely with foil then refrigerate overnight.
- Next day remove the fish from the refrigerator and leave at room temperature for 30-40 mins. for baking.
- Cover in foil and bake in moderately hot oven for about 50 mins. or until fish is tender and cooked.
- In a small frying pan, combine butter, onions and mushrooms.
- Stir-fry until mushrooms are well browned and slightly crisp.
- Sprinkle the sauteed mushrooms and extra coriander on the fish.
- Garnish with lemon wedges and serve hot.
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Ingredients:
2 ½ kg. whole fish
1 medium onion, chopped
2 large cloves of garlic, crushed
2 tbsp. corn oil
2 tsp. grated ginger
1 bunch fresh coriander, coarsely chopped
1 tbsp. ground coriander
1 tbsp. cumin seeds
1 tbsp. mustard seeds
1 cup low fat yoghurt
¾ cup finely chopped coriander leaves, extra
2 limes, cut into wedges
2 cups thinly sliced fresh mushrooms
2 tbsp. low fat butter
½ cup finely chopped onion