Jhal Pomfret Curry

Jhal Pomfret Curry [Bengali / Indian]

Introduction:  Spicy Curry of Pomfret fish, popular in Bengali cuisine, it is prepared in costal areas of Bengal.

Ingredients:

• Two medium size Pomfret fish marinated   with salt & haldi
• One small size tomato paste
• Green chili paste 1/2 tsp
• Ginger paste 1/4 tsp
• Red chili powder 1/2 tsp 
• Turmeric powder 1/2 tsp
• Cumin powder 1/2 tsp 
• Coriander powder 1/4 tsp 
• Mustard Oil 7-8 tbsp
• Salt & sugar as per taste
• Chopped dhania leaves [cilantro /coriander leaves]

Procedure:

1. take a pan and oil
2. add fish and  cook till light golden brown and keep it aside
3. add cumin powder in excess oil 
4. make a thick paste with all the spices
5. add salt and sugar as per taste 
6. add  the mixed spices on the pan
7. and saute over on low flame
8. add 1/2 cup of  hot water, let the gravy boil until it becomes thick
9. add fried fish and more 1/2 cup of hot water
10. lower the flame and cook until the fish is soft and gravy becomes thicker 
11. put off the gas 
12. garnish with cilantro and serve.

Serves:  1-2 with hot rice