The coastal regions of India have an immensely rich repertoire of mouth-watering seafood dishes and one of the most popular fish curry recipes is this easy pomfret curry from Maharashtra.
You will love our spicy pomfret curry or paplet curry recipe as it’s known locally, cooked in a delicious coconut-based curry and seasoned with a mélange of spices and aromatics.
Follow our white pomfret fish recipe and learn how to prepare yummy and spicy Maharashtrian fish curry in quick and easy steps.
Our recipe calls for white or silver pomfret, which is highly prized for its taste and texture. Cooking makes it soft, tender, and buttery. In Arabic, it is called zubaidi, derived from the word zubdah, which means butter. Pomfret is called pamplet or pamphlet in Mumbai, paplet in Goa, and vawall in parts of south India. Goan paplet hooman (pomfret curry) is also a must for lovers of seafood.
If pomfret is not available, you can use any other firm-fleshed white fish like red snapper or river sole.
Pomfret curry is a delicious, well-balanced dish. Kashmiri chillies impart a wonderful red colour and a gentle heat, but are not overpowering or excessively hot. Tamarind gives a tangy and sour flavour which is nicely balanced by the sweetness of the coconut.
For our pomfret fish curry recipe, we prefer a thicker curry, but you can adjust the consistency of the gravy to suit your taste. Also, adjust the salt and spices according to your preference.
Tips on cooking pomfret fish:
Add the fish at the very end, to prevent overcooking and disintegration. That is why choosing a firm-fleshed fish is important. It will ensure that you still have nice pieces of fish at the end of the cooking.
Gently mix and simmer on low heat till the fish is cooked through. Check for doneness by inserting a toothpick or breaking a small piece off.
You can allow the pomfret curry to rest for 3–4 hours before serving it. The flavours will mature and infuse thoroughly into the curry. The dish will taste even better the next day.
Serve pomfret curry hot with steamed rice. For a delicious seafood meal, you can serve rava fried fish, Kerala prawn roast, and pickled onions as additional dishes.
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