Name: Black Pomfret Green Curry recipe by Sujata Hande-Parab at BetterButter
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 5
Ingredients: Black Pomfret or Halwa fish pieces – 4-5; For Marination – Lemon juice – 1 tbsp; Turmeric powder – 1/4 tsp; Salt 1/4 tsp; For green Masala - Fresh grated coconut – 1/2 cup; Tomato – 1 medium , finely chopped; Coriander seeds – 1/2 tbsp.; Chopped coriander leaves – 1/2 cup; Green chilies slit – 3; Ginger – 1/2 inch; Garlic cloves – 4-5; Tamarind paste – 1 tsp; Kokum water/juice (Thick, unsweetened) – 1/2 tbsp.; Water – 1/4 cup; For Tempering – Onion – 1/4 medium chopped finely; Cardamom - 1; Oil– 1 tbsp.; For Curry - Salt as per taste; Water 1 cup or as required to adjust the consistency.

ABOUT Black Pomfret Green Curry RECIPE

Black pomfret is popularly known as Halwa in Maharashtra region. It is used in curries or fried and served. It is delicious fish curry and mainly prepared in Goa, South, Maharashtra region. This recipe I have learned from my granny.

Ingredients Serving: 5

Black Pomfret or Halwa fish pieces – 4-5
For Marination – Lemon juice – 1 tbsp
Turmeric powder – 1/4 tsp
Salt 1/4 tsp
For green Masala - Fresh grated coconut – 1/2 cup
Tomato – 1 medium , finely chopped
Coriander seeds – 1/2 tbsp.
Chopped coriander leaves – 1/2 cup
Green chilies slit – 3
Ginger – 1/2 inch
Garlic cloves – 4-5
Tamarind paste – 1 tsp
Kokum water/juice (Thick, unsweetened) – 1/2 tbsp.
Water – 1/4 cup
For Tempering – Onion – 1/4 medium chopped finely
Cardamom - 1
Oil– 1 tbsp.
For Curry - Salt as per taste
Water 1 cup or as required to adjust the consistency.

Instructions

Marinate fish with Lemon juice, turmeric powder and salt for 30 minutes.
For Green Paste: Blend fresh grated coconut, Tomato, Coriander seeds, Chopped coriander leaves, Green chilies, Ginger, garlic cloves, tamarind paste, kokum water into a fine paste. Keep it aside.
In a wok, heat oil, add cardamom . Sauté for few seconds.
Add finely chopped onion. Cook until translucent.
Add green paste, kokum water and stir well. Add water. Cook it for 8-9 minutes
Add fish pieces to curry
Cook for another 6-7 minutes.
Garnish it with chopped coriander leaves. Serve hot with Rice.

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