Pomfret Amti

Name: Pomfret Amti
Prep time: 60 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 85 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: South Asia — Muslim traditions
Ingredients: 2 medium pomfret fish; 1 raw mango; 8 curry leaves; 2 onions; 2 green chilies; 4 cup coconut milk; 2 tbsp coriander seeds; 2 tbsp oil; 1 tbsp chili powder; 1 tbsp coriander leaves; 1 tsp garlic paste; 0.5 tsp turmeric

Fish, mango and green chilies steamed and spiced with curry leaves and coriander for a South Asian dish. Finish with coriander leaves.

1 hr 25 min · Serves 6 · Medium

Method

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Time: Prep 60 min · Cook 25 min · 85 min total
Difficulty: medium

1
Marinate the pomfrets with half the turmeric pdr, half the ginger-garlic paste and salt for an hour.
2
Grind to a fine paste the coriander seeds, chilli powder, the remaining turmeric powder, and what is left of the ginger and garlic paste.
3
Heat oil and temper with the green chillies and the curry leaves. Add onions and saute till golden brown.
4
Add the ground masala and saute till the oil leaves the masala. Add 2 tblsp of water. Add the fish and cook till done.
5
Add the mango pcs/ kokum/ tamarind. Lastly add the coconut milk. Simmer boiling only once being careful that the pcs of fish don't disintegrate.
6
Season to taste. Garnish with coriander leaves and serve hot with steamed rice.