Goan Masala Pomfret

Ingredients:

• 2 big size pomfret fish (dressed, do not cut in pieces)
• 1/2 cup of grated coconut
• 7-8 clove garlic
• 5-6 green chilies
• 4-5 whole pepper corn
• 4-5 cloves
• Few cinnamon
• 2 teaspoon whole cumin seeds
• 1/2 cup of vinegar
• 2-3 tablespoon tamarind pulp
• 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1 teaspoon red chili powder
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• A cup of mustard oil
• Salt to taste
• 1/2 cup of fresh, chopped cilantro (green coriander)

Preparation:

1. Wash the fishes and marinate with a pinch of salt & turmeric powder.
2. Make a fine paste with vinegar, grated coconut, garlic, green chili, cumin seeds, pepper, cinnamon, cloves and tamarind pulp.
3. Heat some oil in a pan, well fried the fishes and keep aside.
4. Heat some oil in a pan, sauté the spices paste and fry it properly.
5. Add turmeric-chili powder, salt, sugar and 1/2 cup of water.
6. Add pre-fried fishes and cook for 10-12 min in a medium flame with cover.
7. When the gravy becomes thick and oil are separated, remove from gas.
8. Sprinkle the cilantro and serve with steamed Plain rice.

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