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May 18, 2021

POMFRET FISH CURRY

Pomfret Fish Curry
Ingredients
1 kg good fleshy pomfrets sliced thickly
3 big onions sliced finely
2 green chilies sliced lengthwise
1 tablespoon ginger garlic paste
3 tablespoons ground coconut paste or coconut milk
½ teaspoon turmeric powder
3 tablespoons oil
Salt to taste
1cup thick tamarind juice or ½ cup lime juice
3 teaspoons chillie powder
1 teaspoon cumin powder
1 teaspoon coriander powder
2 sprigs curry leaves
Heat oil in a pan and add the curry leaves and onions and sauté for a few minutes.
Add the ginger garlic paste, turmeric powder, chillie powder, cumin powder, coriander powder and coconut and fry for 2 or 3 minutes.
Add the tamarind juice, salt and slit green chillies and bring to boil.
Add the fish and a little more water if more gravy is required.
Cook on low heat for about 5 minutes till the fish is cooked.
Pour a tablespoon of oil on top then remove from heat.
(Care should be taken not to over cook the fish or else it will break up.)
Serve with rice or bread.

Article written by Bridget White-Kumar
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