Nutty Spice-Crusted Basa (Grilled Fish)
Nutty Spice-Crusted Basa A vibrant, pan-grilled fish featuring a zesty Kashmiri chili marinade and a toasted lentil-and-peanut crust . Ingredients The Crunchy Spice Dust: 1 tsp Chana Dal 1 tsp Urad Dal 1 tsp Whole Peanuts 1 tsp Whole Peppercorns 1 tsp Cumin Seeds 1 tsp Coriander Seeds 1 tsp Fenugreek Seeds 1 tsp Dried Chilies Rock salt (to taste) T he Zesty Marinade Paste: 1 tsp Kashmiri Chili Powder 1 tsp Turmeric Powder 1 tsp Lemon Juice 1 tsp Oil Salt (to taste) Preparation Steps 1. Prepare the Signature Spice Dust In a dry pan over medium heat, roast the Chana Dal, Urad Dal, peanuts, peppercorns, cumin, coriander, and fenugreek seeds until fragrant and golden. Add the dried chilies at the very end for a quick toast. Once cooled, grind everything with the rock salt into a fine, smooth powder . Set this aside in a shallow bowl. 2. The Primary Marinade In a small bowl, whisk together the Kashmiri chili powder, turmeric, lemon juice, oil, and salt to create a thic...