Jamshedji Fish

Ingredients list for Jamshedji Fish

• 2 medium Pomfret cut into thick darnes
• ½ teaspoon Turmeric powder
• to taste Salt
• 1 tablespoon Oil for pan-frying +
• 1 tablespoon Poppy seeds (khuskhus/posto)
• 1 teaspoon Mustard seeds
• 4-5 Garlic cloves
• 1 inch Ginger
• 1 medium Onion finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon Cumin powder
• 2 Green chillies finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon Vinegar
• 2 tablespoons Fresh coriander leaves chopped

Method

1. Take fish in a bowl. Add salt and some turmeric powder and rub well. Set aside to marinate for 5-10 minutes.
2. Heat some oil in a non-stick pan. Place fish on it and pan-fry for 2 minutes on each side. Drain on absorbent paper.
3. Grind together poppy seeds, mustard seeds, garlic and ginger with sufficient water into a fine paste.
4. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a non-stick pan. Add onion and sauté till it turns brown.
5. Add ground paste, mix and sauté well. Add remaining turmeric powder, cumin powder and green chillies and mix well. Add ½ cup water and salt, mix well and cook for 2 minutes.
6. Add fried fish, mix gently and simmer for 2-3 minutes. Add vinegar and 1 tablespoon chopped coriander and mix gently.
7. Serve hot garnished with remaining chopped coriander.