If you are using ready made fish fillets then proceed to step#2. If you are using whole pomfrets, descale, trim the fins and clean out the gut and gills area.

Wash fish in sufficient water, adding salt & turmeric powder if required. Refresh in clean water & allow to drain on a colander. With a sharp knife apply slits/cuts on the fish to allow the marination to permeate into the flesh.

Grind the coriander leaves, oil, almonds, lime juice and garlic (if it is not minced) to a fine paste and transfer it to a wide bowl and add the rest of the ingredients to it - salt to taste, pepper powder, dried herbs (if using) and cheese. Mix well and marinate the fish well. Cover the bowl with cling film or foil and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

Remove the marinated fish at least 15 minutes before starting the process. In the meanwhile preheat the oven at 200 degrees C for 10 minutes. Place the fish on a metal rack/broiling pan, brush with olive oil if desired and broil for 17-20 minutes. Flip the pieces after the first 10-11 minutes (brush again with oil if required). Fish has delicate flesh which cooks fast, so keep an eye on it.

Remove and place fish on a serving plate. Decorate with onion rings, chopped coriander, lime wedges, sliced tomatoes and serve.