Tamarind Spiced Pomfret

Tamarind Spiced Pomfret

Prep: 10 minutes

Cook: 10 minutes

Method: Easy

Course: Main Course

Type: Indian

Key Ingredients:

This tangy steamed pomfret is very pleasant to taste

Ingredients

  • Medium sized pomfret, cut into fillets 1
  • Marinade
  • Tamarind pulp ½ cup
  • Ginger-garlic paste 1 tbsp
  • Red chilli powder 1 tsp
  • Turmeric powder ½ tsp
  • Coriander powder 1 tsp
  • Carom seeds (ajwain) ½ tsp
  • Oil 1 tsp

Methods

  • Take ginger-garlic paste, red chilli powder, turmeric powder, coriander powder, carom seeds, tamarind pulp and oil in a bowl and mix well to make the marinade.
  • Rub this mixture on the fish fillets till they are well coated from all sides and marinate for 5 minutes.
  • Wrap then in banana leaves and place on a perforated plate.
  • Heat sufficient water in a steamer, place the pomfret fillets in it and steam for 7-8 minutes or till the fish is cooked.
  • Serve hot on the banana leaves.