Stuffed Pomfret

Ingredients:

2 big sized Promfret

2 Tbsp Coriander – Mint Paste

2 Tbsp Ginger garlic Paste

1 tsp Green Chilli paste

2 Tbsp Lime Juice

5 – 6 Tbsp Oil

Salt to taste

For Stuffing :

2 Tbsp Coconut (desiccated = Preserved by removing natural moisture)

2 Dry red chillies

1 Tbsp peanuts

1 Tbsp Black gram

1 Tbsp split chickpeas without seedcoat (Chana Dal).

Method:

Step 1 : Dry Roast the ingredients given above for Stuffing & then grind into a powder.

Step 2 : Make horizontal slits on the fish so as to make a ‘pocket’ for stuffing.

Step 3 : Mix the above pastes ( Coriander – Mint, Ginger Garlic, green Chilli) & lime juice and salt with 1 tbsp of oil

Step 4 : Rub this paste generously all over the fish & leave aside for 30 minutes.

Step 5 : Fill the pockets of the fish with the ground Stuffing and roast in an oven for at least 30 to 40 minutes, sprinkling oil from time to time.

Step 6 : Serve it hot with the Salad of your choice