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Pomfret Tawa Fry in Red Paste

Packed with flavor and deliciousness, this pomfret Tawa fry recipe might become your go-to Indian style fish recipe.
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Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Indian
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 1 Servings
Calories: 686kcal
Author: Enozia Zehra Vakil

Ingredients

Ingredients For the Masala paste

  • 10 pcs Dry red chilies (soaked in water)
  • ½ teaspoon Cumin seeds
  • ½ teaspoon Fennel seeds
  • 1 tablespoon Black peppercorns
  • 4 pcs Cloves
  • ½ teaspoon Fenugreek seeds
  • 1 inch Ginger
  • 5 cloves Garlic
  • 2 tablespoon Coriander seeds
  • 4 tablespoon Water

Ingredients For the fish

  • 1 pcs Pomfret
  • 1 tablespoon Oil
  • 12 pcs Curry leaves

Ingredients For the Green chutney

  • 1 bunch Coriander leaves
  • ½ cup Mint leaves
  • 10 pcs Garlic cloves
  • 5 pcs Green chilies
  • 2 teaspoon Salt
  • ½ Lemon Lemon juice

Ingredients For Onion Salad

  • 1 pcs Onion rings
  • 1 teaspoon Red chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon Salt
  • 1 tablespoon Chaat masala
  • ½ teaspoon Black pepper powder
  • ½ Lemon Lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon Green chili (finely chopped)
  • 1 tablespoon Coriander leaves (finely chopped)

Instructions

  • Soak the dry red chilies in water for 10 minutes.
  • Transfer all the ingredients mentioned under masala paste into a blender and blend into a smooth paste. Add as little water as possible so that the paste is thick.
  • Next, take the pomfret and makes lits on it.
  • Take the masala paste and insert it into the cut and slit areas of the fish.
  • Next, cover the entire fish with masala paste.
  • Oil heat in a pan. Add the curry leaves. Let them crackle.
  • Next, transfer the masala coated fish into the pan. Cook each side for 6-8 minutes at a low to medium flame.
  • For the green chutney, blend everything together in a blender. Adjust salt and lemon juice if required.
  • For the onion salad, mix everything together.
  • Serve hot!

Nutrition

Serving: 1Servings | Calories: 686kcal | Carbohydrates: 93.5g | Protein: 22.6g | Fat: 29.7g | Saturated Fat: 5.7g | Cholesterol: 106mg | Sodium: 7242mg | Potassium: 2191mg | Fiber: 36.5g | Sugar: 17.1g | Calcium: 459mg | Iron: 23mg