Ingredients
1 large fish, whole (about 2 lb.)

Combine together:
1 1/2 tbsp lime juice
Salt to taste
1 cup whipped yoghurt(curd)
1 tsp garlic paste
1 tsp ginger paste
1 tsp green chilli paste
1 tsp coriander powder
1 tsp tomato sauce
1 tsp red chilli powder
1/2 tsp cumin powder
1 tsp tandoori masala powder(See "Pickles and Spice Mixes" section)
Oil for brushing the fish

Method
After cleaning the fish, make slanting gashes on
the fish on each side.Do this in such a way
that the fish remains a whole.
Marinate the fish in the combined masala for about 4 hours.
Prepare a baking dish and brush the bottom of the
dish with a little oil.
Carefully place the fish in the center of the dish and 
brush with some oil on top.
POur any remaning marinade into the dish and bake 
in a moderate oven at 375 deg F till the fish is
done and becomes golden brown at the top.
Serve garnished with coriander leaves and lemon
wedges.

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