1. Remove everything from inside the fish cavity - wash well.
2. Make a slit about 2 cm away from & along the top edge (away from the stomach cavity) and run your knife in gently to form a pocket.
3. Repeat on the other side.
4. Do this for each whole fish.
5. Rub lime, salt & pepper all over & inside the fish grooves & cavity for 1/2-1 hour.
6. Grind the leaves with a little water to make a paste.
7. Fry onions in oil till light grown, add the garlic ginger paste & powder spices & fry well.
8. Then add the tamarind & vinegar along with salt to taste.
9. Add the leafy paste & fry for 2 minutes.
10. Wash the fish & apply this masala all over & inside the fish grooves & cavity & set aside for 10-15 mins.
11. Spray oil on the fish & grill open until it is cooked.

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