Pomfret Fish Curry with Coconut Milk is a Simple Pomfret Curry Recipe that you can make in 20 minutes and which is perfect for a busy weekday menu.
The Curry has basic ingredients and spices that go into any Indian Fish Curry Recipes. It is flavourful and has a creamy texture that comes from the use of thick Coconut Milk. This simple pomfret fish curry also makes an excellent dinner or lunch recipe when you serve it with steamed rice or rice rotis.
If you are one of those who love to keep recipes simple, then this Pomfret Fish Curry with Coconut Milk is just for you.
You will like this Pomfret Curry Recipe because –
- Pomfret fish has few bones and white flesh that is delicious. It can be enjoyed by children and older family members as well.
- The curry is simple to cook gets ready in just 20 minutes.
- This pomfret curry is mildly spiced and yet so flavourful.
Here is the Recipe for Pomfret Fish Curry | How to make Pomfret Fish Curry
Serves : 3 to 4 persons
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 10 Minutes
Ingredients –
- Pomfrets – 2 medium cut into slices
- Turmeric powder – ½ tsp
- Salt to taste
- For the Curry Masala Paste
- Dried Red Chillies – 8 or 9
- Cumin Seeds – 1 tsp
- Peppercorns – ½ tsp
- Ginger – 1-inch
- Garlic 6 to 7 cloves
- Tamarind – lime sized tamarind soaked in 1/4 cup warm water
- Coconut Milk (Thin) – 200 ml
- Coconut Milk (Thick) – 100 ml
- Few curry leaves (optional)
- Coriander Leaves for garnish
- Vegetable Oil – 2 tbsp
Method
Step I – Wash and cut the pomfret fish into slices. Add salt and turmeric and set aside for at least 10 minutes.
Step II – Blend all the ingredients listed under Curry Masala into a fine paste.
Step III – Heat a pan or vessel and add 2 tbsp vegetable oil into it. When the oil is hot enough add a few curry leaves and also the masala paste and fry for 2 minutes. Now add 1 cup water and 200 ml thin coconut milk and let the curry come to a boil.
Step IV – Next add the pomfret fish slices carefully. Also, add the thick coconut milk (100 ml) and a few slit green chillies. Now cover the vessel and let the fish cook for at least 5 to 6 minutes or till done. Finally, garnish with coriander leaves and serve.
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Serving Suggestions
Serve this Simple Pomfret Fish Curry with steamed rice or Rice Rotis and enjoy this for lunch or dinner with your family. Since pomfret fish has few bones, this curry is liked by kids and adults as well.
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Pomfret Fish Curry with Coconut Milk | How to Make Pomfret Fish Curry
Ingredients
- 2 medium Pomfrets – cut into slices½
- ½ tsp Turmeric powder – ½ tsp
- 200 ml Coconut Milk (thin milk or 2nd extract)
- 100 ml Coconut Milk (thick milk or 1st extract)
- Few curry leaves optional
- Coriander Leaves for garnish
- 2 tbsp Vegetable Oil
- Salt to taste
For the Masala Paste
- 8 to 9 Dried Red Chillies
- 1 tsp Cumin Seeds – 1 tsp
- ½ tsp Peppercorns
- 1 inch Ginger
- 6 to 7 cloves Garlic
- Tamarind – lime sized tamarind soaked in 1/4 cup warm water
Instructions
- Wash and cut the pomfret fish into slices. Add salt and turmeric and set aside for at least 10 minutes.
- Blend all the ingredients listed under Masala paste.
How to make Pomfret Fish Curry
- Heat a pan or vessel and add 2 tbsp vegetable oil into it. When the oil is hot enough add a few curry leaves and also the masala paste and fry for 2 minutes. Now add 1 cup water and 200 ml thin coconut milk and let the curry come to a boil.
- Next add the pomfret fish slices carefully. Also, add the thick coconut milk (100 ml) and a few slit green chillies. Now cover the vessel and let the fish cook for at least 5 to 6 minutes or till done.
- Finally, garnish with coriander leaves and serve with steamed rice or Rice Rotis.
Notes
- Cut pomfret in 1/2 inch slices or as desired.
- Adjust chillies and tamarind to suit your taste.