Name: Stuffed Pomfret with Green Masala
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Ingredients: 2 med Silver Pomfret; 2 tsp Chili powder; 1/2 tsp Turmeric powder; 1 tbsp Lemon juice (or lime juice); 1 tsp Salt; 1 cup Onion; 4 tbsp All-purpose flour (maida); 4 tbsp Oil; 1/2 inch Ginger (chopped); 4 cloves Garlic; 2 Chilies (green); 1 cup Coriander leaves (Kothmir); 1/2 cup Mint leaves (Pudina); 1/2 tsp Garam masala; 1 tsp Tamarind (small marble ); 1/2 cup Coconut (grated); 1/4 tsp Black pepper powder; 1/4 tsp Salt; 1/4 tsp Cumin powder (jeera powder); 1/2 tsp Coriander powder (dhania powder)

East Indian Pomfret Stuffed with green masala

Stuffed Pomfret with green masala is a wonderful way to eat fish. The green masala is made with a blend of coriander, onions, coconut, and spices then stuffed in the fish and pan-fried until golden on both sides

This East Indian style stuffed fried pomfret is absolutely delicious. The pomfret is slit and stuffed with a homemade masala that is easy to make — Stuffed Fried Pomfret

Growing up this was one of my favorite fish recipes. Mom made it with a variety of stuffing from the green masala, red masala, vindaloo masala, and sometimes even stuffed it with cooked fish kolim.

Stuffed Pomfret with Green Masala

5 from 1 vote

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Prep Time: 20 mins

Cook Time: 20 mins

Total Time: 40 mins

Calories: 233kcal

$10

Adjust Servings Here: 4 servings

Equipment /Tools

Frying pan
Mixing bowl
Food processor

Ingredients

2 med Silver Pomfret
2 tsp Chili powder
½ tsp Turmeric powder
1 tbsp Lemon juice or lime juice
1 tsp Salt
1 cup Onion
4 tbsp All-purpose flour maida
4 tbsp Oil

Stuffing ingredients

½ inch Ginger chopped
4 cloves Garlic
2 Chilies green
1 cup Coriander leaves Kothmir
½ cup Mint leaves Pudina
½ tsp Garam masala
1 tsp Tamarind small marble
½ cup Coconut grated
¼ tsp Black pepper powder
¼ tsp Salt
¼ tsp Cumin powder jeera powder
½ tsp Coriander powder dhania powder

Instructions

Marinate Fish

Clean and wipe the fish dry
Slit the fish on either side of the bones.
Season with salt and pepper.
Apply lemon juice, turmeric powder, and chile powder - all over and in the slits too
Let marinate while you prepare the stuffing

Prepare Stuffing

Saute the onions in 1 tbsp of oil until lightly golden - set aside
Grind the coriander leaves, mint leaves, ginger, garlic, to a smooth paste
Add the grated coconut and pulse for just 30 seconds - set aside
In a bowl combine the onion, ground masala, and remaining stuffing ingredinets.
Stuff the fish with the stuffing.

Fry fish

Coat the fish in flour on all sides.
Heat 2 tbsp oil in a frying pan. A non-stick frying pan works best
Fry the fish on both sides until lightly golden. About 5 to 7 minutes on each side
Serve immediately.

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