Tawa Pomfret

Ingredients list for Tawa Pomfret

• 2 medium Pomfrets whole, cleaned
• to taste Salt
• 1½ tablespoons Lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Red chilli powder
• ½ teaspoon turmeric powder
• ¾ cup Hung yogurt
• 1 tablespoon Ginger-garlic paste
• 1 teaspoon Garam masala powder
• 1 tablespoon Red chilli paste
• 1 tablespoon Oil
• as required Butter
• for garnishing Lemon slices

Method

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.
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.
3. Add the marinated pomfrets and coat well with the marinade. Set aside to marinate for 25-30 minutes.
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.
5. Transfer on a serving platter. Garnish with coriander leaves and serve hot with lemon slices.