Indian Grilled Fish Skewers in Fragrant Yogurt Sauce

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lbs white fish fillets, firm, cut into 2-inch pieces
• 1 cup plain yogurt
• 1 serrano chili, seeded
• 1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh ginger
• 1 teaspoon cardamom
• 1 teaspoon coriander
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon cracked black peppercorns
• 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
• 1/4 teaspoon turmeric
• 1 pinch cinnamon
• 1 pinch clove
• 2 large red bell peppers, cut into 2-inch pieces
• 1 large fennel bulb, separated, cut into 2-inch pieces
• 2 large green bell peppers, cut into 2-inch pieces
• chopped fresh cilantro
• lime wedge

Directions

1. 1

   Rinse the fish and pat dry. Place the fish in a shallow glass dish.

2. 2

   Combine the yogurt, serrano chile, ginger, cardamom, coriander, cumin, peppercorns, salt, turmeric, cinnamon and cloves in a blender container and process until smooth.

3. 3

   Pour the yogurt sauce over the fish. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for 2 to 3 hours.

4. 4

   Thread red pepper, fennel, green pepper and fish onto skewers, repeating the process twice on each skewer.

5. 5

   Grill over medium-hot coals for 7 to 8 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork, turning one-fourth turn every 1 1/2 to 2 minutes.

6. 6

   Garnish with cilantro and lime.