Ajwaini Monkfish Kebabs

Firm monkfish kebabs marinated with yoghurt, mustard, ajwain, garlic, ginger and warming spices. A rich, restaurant-style fish kebab with proper tandoori flavour.

Ajwaini Monkfish Kebabs

Ajwaini Monkfish Kebabs

🔥 Medium Prep 25 mins | Cook 10 mins 🍽 Serves 4

Ingredients

  • 700g monkfish tail, trimmed and cut into large chunks
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp sea salt
  • 1 tbsp neutral oil
  • 150g thick natural yoghurt
  • 2 garlic cloves, grated
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
  • 1 tsp ajwain seeds, lightly crushed
  • 1 tsp English mustard or Dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp ground coriander
  • 1/2 tsp turmeric
  • 1/2 tsp Kashmiri chilli powder
  • 1 tbsp gram flour
  • To Serve:
  • Lemon wedges
  • Mint yoghurt
  • Sliced onion
  • Naan or flatbread
  • Fresh coriander

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 330
  • Protein: 39g
  • Fat: 15g
  • Carbs: 9g

Method

  1. Pat the monkfish dry and cut it into even chunks.
  2. Toss with lemon juice, salt and oil, then leave for 15 minutes.
  3. Mix the yoghurt, garlic, ginger, ajwain, mustard, cumin, coriander, turmeric, chilli powder and gram flour.
  4. Coat the monkfish in the yoghurt marinade.
  5. Cover and chill for 2 hours.
  6. Thread the monkfish onto skewers.
  7. Cook on a hot BBQ, grill or griddle for 8 to 10 minutes, turning carefully.
  8. Serve with lemon, mint yoghurt, onion and flatbread.

Notes

Monkfish is ideal for kebabs because it is firm and meaty. Don’t overcook it, though, as it can become rubbery.