Stuffed Pomfret

 

 

This Stuffed Pomfret is a Seafood Lover's delight!!

This is one of the many recipes that I've learnt from my dad. He being an avid seafood lover himself would often make this for us.

The dish is full of flavour and is so simple and easy to prepare. So go ahead, try this recipe and enjoy it with your family and friends.

 

INGREDIENTS

 1 Medium to Large Size White Pomfret                (500 gms Approximately) 

For The Marinade

2 tsp Red Chilly Powder 

1/2 tsp Turmeric Powder

1/2 tsp Ginger Garlic Paste 

2 tbs Vinegar

1/2 tsp Salt 

For The Stuffing 

1 Medium sized Onion, Chopped 

1 Small Tomato, Chopped

1" Ginger, Chopped

5-6 Cloves of Garlic, Chopped

2 Green Chillies, Chopped 

1/2 tsp Mustard Seeds 

3-4 Fenugreek Seeds

1/4 tsp Turmeric Powder

1/4 tsp Red Chilly Powder 

1/4 tsp Cumin Powder 

1/4 tsp Corriander Powder 

1 tsp Vinegar 

2 tbs Chopped Corriander Leaves

Salt to Taste 

2-3 tbs Coconut Oil

METHOD 

• Clean and gut the fish.
• Make an incision on either sides of the fish, upto the bone to form pockets. ( Refer to the video)
• Apply the marinade evenly onto the fish and marinate for an hour.
• While the fish marinates, prepare the stuffing.
• Heat coconut oil in a pan.
• Add the Fenugreek and mustard seeds.
• Once they start to splutter, add in ginger, garlic and green chillies.
• Fry till the garlic turns golden. Now add chopped onions and fry till they are translucent.
• Add chopped tomatoes and cook till soft.
• Add in all the spice powders, vinegar and salt to taste.
• Continue to cook for another 2-3 minutes till the mixture is well combined.
• Add chopped coriander leaves and mix.
• Let the mixture cool completely before stuffing it into the fish.
• Secure the fish using a twine, to prevent the stuffing from falling out while frying. ( Refer to the video) 
• Shallow fry in coconut oil till both sides have a nice golden brown colour.
• This should take about 10 mins on either side for a large fish.