Ingredients 

• • Pomfrets whole, cleaned 2 medium

  • Salt to taste

  • Lemon juice 1½ tablespoons

  • Red chilli powder 1 teaspoon

  • turmeric powder ½ teaspoon

  • Hung yogurt ¾ cup

  • Ginger-garlic paste 1 tablespoon

  • Garam masala powder 1 teaspoon

  • Red chilli paste 1 tablespoon

  • Oil 1 tablespoon

  • Butter as required

  • Lemon slices for garnishing

Direction

 

Step 1

• Make incisions on both side of the pomfrets and place on a plate. Sprinkle salt, drizzle 1 tablespoon lemon juice and add ½ teaspoon chilli powder and turmeric powder and rub well on both sides. Set aside for 5-10 minutes.

Step 2

• Take hung yogurt in a bowl. Add ginger-garlic paste, remaining chilli powder, garam masala powder, chilli paste, salt and remaining lemon juice and mix well. Add 1 tablespoon oil and mix.

Step 3

• Add the marinated pomfrets and coat well with the marinade. Set aside to marinate for 25-30 minutes.

Step 4

• Heat some butter on a non-stick tawa. Place the marinated pomfrets and shallow-fry, turning sides, till the fish is cooked and evenly done on both sides.

Step 5

• Transfer on a serving platter. Garnish with coriander leaves and serve hot with lemon slices.