Masala Pomfret

Ingredients:
Pomfret:2,medium
Turmeric powder:1/2 tsp
Onion paste:1 tbsp
Tomato puree:4 tbsp
Chopped garkic:1/2 tsp
Ginger paste:1/4 tsp
Coconut milk(thick):1/2 cup
Kashmiri red chilli(whole):1
Kashmiri red chilli powder:1/2 tsp
Cumin powder:1/4 tsp
Cinnamon:1(1 inch)
Cloves:2
Green cardamom:1
Bay leaf:1
Mustard oil:4 tbsp
Sugar:1 tsp
Salt to taste

Method:

Heat 3 tbsp oil in a pan.

Rub pomfrets with salt & turmeric powder & fry in oil till they turn golden & crispy.

Remove fish.

Temper whole garam masala,whole chillies & bay leaf in the same oil.

Add onion & ginger paste,chopped garlic with a tsp of sugar. & fry till the oil removes from sides.

Add tomato puree & cook for few mins.

Add 1 cup water,cumin powder,a pinch of turmeric & chilli powder,salt & stir for few mins.

Add fish when gravy starts thickening.

Cook for 5 mins & add coconut milk & cook for 2-3 mins.

Remove from flame when the gravy coats the fish nicely.

Garnish with freshly chopped coriander & chillies.

Serve with rice.