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Chutney Stuffed Pomfret

Chutney Stuffed Pomfret

A flavorful Indian fish dish where tender pomfret is marinated in spices, stuffed with fresh coconut-coriander chutney, and pan-fried until crispy. The perfect blend of aromatic herbs, spices, and succulent fish makes this a standout meal for both special occasions and family dinners.
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Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Indian

Ingredients

  • 1 Pomfret (cleaned and kept whole, large)
  • 3/4 tsp Turmeric Powder
  • 3/4 tsp Chilli Powder
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Flour
  • Vegetable Oil for frying

For the Green Chutney:

  • 3/4 cup Fresh Coconut (grated)
  • 1/2 cup Fresh Coriander (roughly chopped)
  • 3 Green Chillies
  • Garlic (4 large cloves)
  • 1/2 tsp Cumin Seeds
  • 2 tsp Lemon Juice
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Sugar

Instructions

  • Wash the fish after rubbing a little flour over it to remove any fishy smell.
  • Mix together turmeric powder, chilli powder and salt.
  • Apply the chilli mixture to entire surface of fish and allow to marinate for at least 1 hour.
  • Grind to a fine paste all chutney ingredients except lemon juice and salt.
  • Add lemon juice and salt to the paste.
  • Stuff as much of this chutney into the neck cavity of the fish. Serve any remaining chutney separately.
  • Pour 2-3 tblsp oil in a heavy bottomed frying pan.
  • Heat to sizzling hot and then put the fish in it.
  • Lower heat at once and fry till bottom skin of fish is nicely browned and crisp.
  • Turn the fish and cook the other side similarly.
  • Serve at once, garnished with sprigs of parsley, tomato slices.