This dish captures the essence of coastal cuisine, delivering a symphony of flavors—spicy, savory, and perfectly balanced. Pomfret Masala promises a seafood experience that elevates your dining pleasure to new heights. Dive into the ocean of taste with this delectable fusion of fresh pomfret and exotic masala spices.
This recipe is my mother’s recreation of a dish from one of the famous restaurants in Hubli. Ever since my mom prepared it at home, it has become our family’s favorite. Whenever I visit home, my father gets fresh fish from the market, and my mother always makes this for me. One day, while exploring a Chinese market, I found pomfret fish and decided to recreate it here. I’m pleased to say that I did a good job. I hope you all try making this at home and enjoy this delightful dish.
How to make Pomfret Masala Fry :
Begin by grinding the masala into a very smooth paste and set it aside. In a pot or pan, add coconut oil and temper methi seeds and curry leaves, followed by onions. Fry until translucent. Add the ground masala, salt to taste, and water as required. Cook until the raw smell dissipates. Gently slide in the pomfret and cook over medium flame until the fish is done. Avoid stirring too much. Garnish with fresh cilantro leaves, and the dish is ready to be served.
Serving suggestion for Pomfret Masala Fry :
Serve with hot rice.
Pomfret Masala Fry
Ingredients
- 500 grams of Pomfret/Paplet fillets
- 1 large onion finely chopped
- 2 tbsp of oil
- Curry leaves
- 1/2 tsp methi seeds
- Coriander leaves chopped
To Grind:
- 1 cup fresh grated coconut
- 1/2 tsp of turmeric powder
- 5-7 red chili
- 2 tbsp tamarind
- Salt to taste
- Water as required
Instructions
- Clean and wash the Pomfret fillets. Drain the water and set it aside.
- In a grinding jar add red chili, freshly grated coconut, turmeric powder, and tamarind and grind it to a very smooth paste by adding little water at a time.
- In a pan add oil and methi seeds and once methi seeds are fried add in curry leaves followed by onion and fry till the onion is translucent.
- Add the ground masala along with some water and salt and bring it to a nice boil stirring occasionally and simmer for some time till the raw smell goes.
- add in the Pomfret fillets and cook till the fish is cooked, garnish with the chopped coriander leaves.
- Remove from heat and serve hot with steamed rice or your favorite side dish.
- Enjoy your delicious Pomfret masala fry!
