Stuffed Pomfret (Party Menu)

INGREDIENTS:

Pomfret: 1 (about 500 g)

Oil: 1 tbsp

To grind:

Shallots: 10

Garlic: 6 pods

Ginger: 1” piece

Pepper: ½ tbsp

Cumin seed: ½ tsp

Turmeric powder: ¼ tsp

Red chilli powder: 2 tsps

Mustard seeds: ½ tsp

Vinegar: 2 tbsps

Dried shrimps: 1 tbsp (optional)

Salt to taste

METHOD:

Grind all the above ingredients.

Clean & keep fish whole. Slit the fish from its sides into 2 without separating.

Smear fish with ground paste, both inside & outside. Keep aside to marinate for an hour.

Heat 1 tbsp oil in a non-stick pan, place fish, cover & cook. Flip over to cook the other side too. Brown both sides evenly & serve with salad.