Pomfret Malai Curry (fish cooked in coconut gravy) | Fish Malai Curry

Pomfret malai curry is a delicious fish gravy eaten with steamed rice.

This recipe is very different from the south Indian fish preparations, so if your looking out for a creamy and aromatic fish curry recipe do give this one a try, it is mouthwatering and you will love it for sure.

 

You need
2 medium size pomfret cut and marinated in lemon juice, salt  and turmeric.
1 large onion grated
4 dried red chili
2/4 cardamom pods
1 stick cinnamon
2 cloves and 4/5 pepper corns
2 tsp cumin powder
1 tsp red chili powder
1 or 2 slit green chili
1/2 tsp sugar
1 1/2 cup coconut milk
a pinch garam masala
salt to taste

Start by lightly frying the marinated fish till very light brown. The fish must be 70 % cooked.
Keep it aside for later, and use the same pan to cook the gravy.

 

Cook the whole spices in oil till fragrant ,saute for a min.

 

Add in the grated onion and cook till light brown. Add in the sugar now.

 

Once the onion has changed colour add the chili powder and cumin powder. Add salt to taste.
Now add 1/2 cup water and allow to dry a bit.

 

Add in the coconut milk and simmer on very low heat for 2/3 min.

Tip in the fish pieces and cook for 5/7 min. Add in the garam masala and the shut off the flame.

Cover for 5 min before serving.

Now your done !