Ingredients:-

• 8 — sardines, cleaned & gutted

For the sauce

• 1 — tbsp cumin seed
• 1 tbsp — coriander seeds
• 3 — cloves garlic, finely chopped
• few sprigs of coriander & parsley, finely chopped
• 2 tsp — root ginger, peeled & finely chopped
• 1 tbsp — mild paprika
• zest of two lemons
• 3 tbsp — olive oil (plus extra for greasing)

Food preparation:

1. Dry roast the cumin & coriander in a pan until they begin to release their aromas.
2. Remove from the pan & set aside to cool, crush in a pestle & mortal.
3. Add the garlic & herbs, ginger, paprika & lemon zest, stir in the olive oil.
4. Alternatively blitz everything together in a food processor. Set aside.
5. Lightly brush oil on the fish & place in a sandwich rack.
6. Grill over medium coals for 8-10 minutes, turning halfway, until the flesh is firm and just cooked through.
7. Season with salt/pepper and serve with the sauce drizzled over. (Make the sauce up to 24 hours in advance, cover & refrigerate until needed)