Chermoula (Moroccan Marinade) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 -3 garlic cloves, chopped
1 -2 teaspoon ground cumin
1 pinch saffron thread
4 tablespoons olive oil
1 lemon, juice of
1 small red chili pepper, seeded and chopped
1 teaspoon salt
1 bunch fresh cilantro, finely chopped

Preparation

Place the garlic, cumin, saffron, olive oil, lemon juice, chili and salt in a mortar and pound with a pestle. Or alternatively put all the above in a food processor and whiz until finely chopped, I have little baby processor which makes this a doddle.
Add the fresh cilantro and mix in or give an additional quick whiz to combine.
Spread the mixture over the fish of your choice and leave to marinade for at least 15 minutes.