Batang (Mackerel) 巴当鱼 Fillet (250-300G)

Black Pomfret Fish Curry

Ingredients

• 1 tsp oil
• 1/2 cup onion chopped
• 1/2 tsp coriander seeds
• 5 black peppercorns
• 4-5 dried red chillies
• 1 tsp turmeric powder
• 1 medium-sized tamarind ball
• 1/2 cup coconut grated
• 5-6 pieces pieces of black pomfret head, tail and fins removed and cut into pieces

To Marinate:

• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp chilli powder
• 1 tsp turmeric powder

Instructions

1. Apply salt, red chilli powder and turmeric powder on the fish and allow to marinate for 30 minutes.
2. Use a blender to grind together red chillies, coriander seeds, turmeric powder, peppercorns, tamarind and coconut along with ½ cup of water until smooth.
3. Heat oil in a pan. Fry the onions until they turn brown.
4. Stir in the paste and stir before adding ½ a cup of water.
5. Toss in the fish and cook over medium flame for 12-15 minutes. Serve immediately with rice or rotis.