Black pomfret is popularly known as Halwa in Maharashtra region. It is used in curries or fried and served. It is delicious fish curry and mainly prepared in Goa, South, Maharashtra region.
For green Masala - Fresh grated coconut – ½ cup
Tomato – 1 medium finely chopped
Coriander seeds – ½ tbsp.
Chopped coriander leaves – ½ cup
Green chillies slit – 3-4
Ginger – ½ “cut into pieces
Garlic cloves – 4-5
Tamarind paste – 1tsp
Kokum water/juiceThick, unsweetened – ½ tbsp.
Water – 1/4th cup
For Tempering – Onion – 1/4th medium chopped finely
Cinnamon - ½†cut into medium pieces
Oil– 1tbsp.
For Curry - Salt as per taste
Water 1cup or as required to adjust the consistency.
Instructions
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.