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Tawa Pomfret

Tawa Pomfret, a type of dish which is a perfect starter before your main course. It is easy to make and healthy too as it has less spices. Try this easy and delicious recipe at home. Serve it hot with spicy coriander or dhaniya chutney or any other chutney of your choice.

Preparation Time – 30 to 40 minutes

Cooking Time – 15 to 20 minutes

Servings – 4

Ingredients

4 medium sized whole Pomfret (cleaned)

2 tablespoon ginger – garlic or adrak – lehsun paste

 ½ cup curd or dahi

1 teaspoon kashmiri red chilli or degi mirch powder

 ½ teaspoon turmeric or haldi powder

1 tablespoon of green chilli or hari mirch paste

Salt to taste

 ¼ th cup lemon juice

1 tablespoon refined oil

Butter as required

Chopped coriander and lemon slices for garnishing

Method

Make incisions on both side of pomfrets using a knife and place it on a plate.

In a bowl take curd, ginger –garlic paste, red chilli powder, turmeric powder, green chilli paste, salt, lemon juice and oil. Mix all the ingredients together.

Add the pomfrets and coat well with the marinade. Keep it aside in refrigerator for an hour.

Heat some butter in a non stick pan or tawa. Place the marinated pomfrets and fry. Keep frying and turning sides, until the fish is completely cooked from both the sides.

Serve hot after garnishing with chopped coriander and sliced lemons.