Goan Masala Pomfret

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.