Black Pomfret Curry

Wash Black Pomfret or Halwa fish pieces thoroughly, add Lemon juice, turmeric powder and salt. Rub all fish pieces with this mixture from all the sides. Marinate for 30 minutes.

Meanwhile prepare a green paste. Blend fresh grated coconut, Tomato, Coriander seeds, Chopped coriander leaves, Green chillies, Ginger, garlic cloves, tamarind paste, kokum water (Thick) together into a fine paste. Keep aside.

In a wok, heat oil, add cardamom stick. Sauté for few seconds.

add finely chopped onion. Let it cook till translucent.

Add green paste, kokum juice/water and stir well. Add water. Cook it for 8-9 minutes till gravy comes to boil.

Once the gravy comes to boil, start dropping fish pieces one by one into the curry.

Let it cook for another 5-6 minutes.

Switch off the flame.

Garnish it with chopped coriander leaves. Serve hot with Rice.