Name: Doi Pomfret - Pomfret in Yogurt Sauce recipe by Arpita Parmar at BetterButter
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 3
Ingredients: Pomfret Fish- 4-6 no.s; Onion - 1 large (ground to paste); Tomato - 2 large ( Pureed); Ginger-garlic Paste - 1 1/2 tablespoon; Green chillies - 3-4; Yogurt - 1/2 cup beaten; Turmeric Powder - 2 teaspoon; Red Chilli Powder - 1 1/2 teaspoon ( add more for extra spicy); Cumin powder - 1 teaspoon; Coriander powder - 1 teaspoon; Garam Masala - 1/2 teaspoon; Fenugreek seeds - 1/4 teaspoon; Curry Leaves - 1 sprig; Coriander leaves - for garnishing; Salt to taste; Mustard oil for cooking

ABOUT Doi Pomfret - Pomfret in Yogurt Sauce RECIPE

Just like all the bengalis, even I do have a fascination on fish.The best thing about Bengali's are where ever they are, they are always connected with one thing and that is their love for fish. Doi Pomfret is another amazing way you can relish your favourite fish. It goes best with rice or pulao.

Ingredients Serving: 3

Pomfret Fish- 4-6 no.s
Onion - 1 large (ground to paste)
Tomato - 2 large ( Pureed)
Ginger-garlic Paste - 1 1/2 tablespoon
Green chillies - 3-4
Yogurt - 1/2 cup beaten
Turmeric Powder - 2 teaspoon
Red Chilli Powder - 1 1/2 teaspoon ( add more for extra spicy)
Cumin powder - 1 teaspoon
Coriander powder - 1 teaspoon
Garam Masala - 1/2 teaspoon
Fenugreek seeds - 1/4 teaspoon
Curry Leaves - 1 sprig
Coriander leaves - for garnishing
Salt to taste
Mustard oil for cooking

Instructions

Wash and clean the pomfret pieces and marinate with turmeric powder, red chilli powder and salt.Keep aside for 10-15 mins.
Now in a pan or kadhai add 5-6 tablespoons of oil and shallow fry the fish pieces on medium heat and keep aside.
In the same oil add fenugreek seeds, 2-3 slit green chillies and curry leaves as they start to splutter add in the ground onion paste and saute on medium heat till golden brown.
Now add ginger-garlic paste, all the dry masala except garam masala and tomato paste.Cook for 4-5 mins or till oil separates.
Finally add beaten yogurt and salt as per taste continue saute for 2-3 mins more then add 1 cup lukewarm water for gravy.Cover and cook for 5-10 mins.
Slide in the fried fish pieces. Again cover and cook for 2-3 mins.
Doi Pomfret is ready sprinkle garam masala and garnish with Coriander leaves.
Serve hot with rice.

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