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Easy Pomfret Fish Curry Recipe | Maharashtrian Style Fish Curry
+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.
Find the best Pomfret fish curry Maharashtra style recipe with step by step video and photo instructions and all ingredients below. Learn how to prepare pamphlet fish with our easy recipe.
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RECIPE
INGREDIENTS
Coconut Curry Paste:
1⁄4 cup grated coconut, fresh, about 20 grams
6 black peppercorns (sabut kali mirch)
1⁄2 teaspoon cumin seeds (jeera)
1 teaspoon red chilli powder, preferably kashmiri
1 large pinch turmeric powder (haldi)
1 1⁄4 teaspoons coriander seeds (sabut dhaniya)
1 tablespoon tamarind paste
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450 grams pomfret fillets, or fillets from any other firm-fleshed white fish, rinsed well
1 1⁄2 teaspoons salt, or to taste, divided use
3 tablespoons oil
250 grams onions, ground to a paste
2 green chillies, each sliced in half lengthwise, deseeded
3 tablespoons tamarind paste
300 ml thick coconut milk, 1st press, about 1¼ cup
1 1⁄2 teaspoons rice flour
Garnish:
1 tablespoon coriander leaves, fresh, chopped
COOKING METHOD
- Make coconut curry paste: Tip grated coconut into a wet grinder or small blender. Add black peppercorns, cumin seeds, red chilli powder, turmeric powder, coriander seeds, and 1 tablespoon tamarind paste. Add 1 to 2 tablespoons water, if needed, to run the grinder. Grind to a smooth paste. Reserve.
- Cut each pomfret fillet into 2 or 3 pieces. Place on a platter in a single layer and sprinkle with ½ teaspoon salt, ensuring that both sides are salted. Set aside.
- Pour oil into a wide-bottomed kadhai or pan over high heat. Once hot, tip in onion paste, stir, and fry till lightly browned. Place fish in the pan over the onion in a single layer. Fry about 2 minutes on each side. Reduce heat to medium.
- Add 1 tablespoon water and 1 teaspoon salt and cover the pan with a tight-fitting lid. Cook for 4 to 5 minutes. Uncover and toss in sliced green chillies, reserved coconut spice paste, and tamarind paste.
- In a separate bowl, combine coconut milk and rice flour. Pour this mixture onto the fish. Stir very gently, moving your spatula from the outer part of the kadhai / pan inwards carefully, without breaking the pieces of fish. Stir till the coconut curry paste, coconut milk, and tamarind paste are all well combined. Remove from heat just before the curry comes to a boil.
- Transfer to a serving bowl, garnish with fresh coriander leaves, and serve immediately with rice.
Serves: 4
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
HIDE RECIPE - Make coconut curry paste: Tip grated coconut into a wet grinder or small blender. Add black peppercorns, cumin seeds, red chilli powder, turmeric powder, coriander seeds, and 1 tablespoon tamarind paste. Add 1 to 2 tablespoons water, if needed, to run the grinder. Grind to a smooth paste. Reserve.
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Tags:pomfret curry, paplet curry recipe, white pomfret fish recipe
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