Pomfret Fish Curry with Coconut Milk | How to Make Pomfret Fish Curry
A simple Pomfret Curry Recipe that you can make in just 20 minutes. This is a perfect recipe for a busy weekday meal.
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.