Receta Konkani Masala Pomfret
Ingredients:
- Pomfret - 1, medium, cleaned, cut into 1/4 inch or 1/2 inch steaks
- Oil for frying
- Onion - 1, small, sliced
- Lime Wedges - 2
- Coriander Leaves - few, chopped
- For the marinade:
- Turmeric Powder - 1/4 tsp
- Red Chilli Powder - 1/2 tsp
- Salt as per taste
- Oil - 1/2 tsp
- For the masala:
- Coconut - 1/4, grated
- Green Chillies - 2
- Garlic - 2 cloves
- Ginger - 1/4 inch piece, peeled
- Green Cardamoms - 2
- Cumin Seeds - 1/4 tsp
- Coriander Leaves - 2 tsp
- Kokum Extract - 1 tsp
- Salt - 1/4 tsp
Method:
1. Combine all the marinade ingredients to a smooth paste.
2. Add the pomfrets and mix well until well coated.
3. Cover and keep the bowl in a fridge for 30 to 40 minutes.
4. Dry roast the first seven masala ingredients for 2 to 3 minutes.
5. Remove and grind together with kokum extract to a fine paste, adding a little water if required.
6. Add salt and grind again. Keep aside.
7. Remove the marinated pomfrets and mix with the ground masala.
8. Cover and keep aside for another 15 minutes.
9. Heat oil in a non-stick frying pan.
10. Fry the pomfrets till golden brown and crisp.
11. Remove and drain excess oil.
12. Transfer to a serving plate.
13. Garnish with onions, lime wedges and coriander leaves.
14. Serve hot.
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