STUFFED POMFRET FISH RECIPE | TAWA POMFRET

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• Serves- 4
• Preparation Time- 10 Minutes
• Cooking Time- 30 Minutes

Ingredients

4- Pomfret (Medium)

For the marination,

2 Tsp- Alco turmeric powder

2 Tsp- Red hot chili powder

1 Tsp- Salt

For the Filling,

6-7- Green chilies

7-8 Tbsp- Shredded coconut

10-12- Garlic pods

1- Medium onion (chopped)

1 Tbsp- Tamarind 

1 inch- Ginger

2 Tsp- Coriander seeds

1 Tsp- Cumin seeds

3 Tbsp- Coriander leaves (chopped)

For Coating,

2 Cup- Semolina

1 Tsp- Alco red hot chili powder

1 Tsp- Alco turmeric powder

1 Cup- Rice flour

To Taste- Salt

Oil for frying fish

Step by Step Instructions to Make Stuffed Pomfret

• Cut the head, tail, and fin of the Pomfret fish and clean it nicely. Don’t cut the fish into many pieces.
• Add Alco red hot chili powder, turmeric powder, salt, and clean Pomfret in a bowl and marinate it.
• Grind the stuffing ingredients, such as garlic pods, ginger, cumin seeds, tamarind, coconut, coriander seeds, and coriander leaves. Don't grind onions.
• Add water as per the requirement while grinding. Remember to make a thick paste for stuffing. Don't make the paste thin.
• Add the finely chopped onions to the blended mixture for stuffing.
• Put the mixture from the slit side of the Pomfret and coat all around with the blended mixture.
• Mix well with rice flour, semolina, salt, Alco turmeric powder, and red chili powder in a bowl.
• Coat pomfret fish (stuffed) from all sides with the mixture (slurry) made for coating.
• Heat the pan, and add the oil required to shallow fry.
• Place the stuffed pomfret fish on the tawa. Spread the oil all over the stuffed fish.
• Fry for 10-15 minutes and flip the fish using two ladles. 
• Repeat the tawa frying for all the pieces of stuffed pomfret.
• Serve this delicious tawa-fried Pomfret fish recipe with green mint chutney or any ketchup as per preference.

Pro Tips

• The ingredients used in the above recipe are as per the stuffing of four Pomfret fishes; you can add or cut the quantity of the ingredients as per your needs.
• Always add freshly chopped onions for the stuffing, except the chopped onions for many hours.
• Buy fresh Pomfret fish for a perfectly fresh taste of this stuffed recipe.
• Incorporate fresh spices for a perfectly delicious taste. Add the required amount of Alco turmeric powder and red chili powder for a balanced flavor.
• Fry the Pomfret fish over a medium flame for not more than 15 minutes to avoid overcooking or burning.
• Don’t keep the blended mixture for longer hours to keep the freshness intact.
• Squeeze lemon juice into the fried Pomfret fish to enhance the flavor of the stuffed fish.

Health Benefits of Pomfret Fish

Pomfret fish is a bundle of health benefits. It is rich in many vital vitamins and minerals for the human body. Some of the essential benefits are-

• Pomfret contains lean protein that is beneficial for heart health.
• Omega 3 fatty acid is present in Pomfret fish, which prevents blood clotting and maintains blood circulation well.
• It contains Vitamin D, vital for bone health and maintains skin cells.
• Pomfret fish is perfect for the health of the eyes and skin due to the presence of retinol.
• It is excellent for the growth of hair.
• Pomfret fish contains vitamins B12, D, A, and B.
• It contains iodine which is beneficial for the thyroid gland.

Summing Up on Stuffed Pomfret Fish Fry

Pomfret fish fry is an incredibly delicious recipe from the cuisine of Goa. This traditional Paplet fry is a specialty that is stuffed with coconut and a range of spices, resulting in a dish that is unbeatable when it comes to flavor. The white pomfret is savory, making it an excellent choice for seafood lovers.

Adding Pomfret fish to your meals can provide essential nutrients. These fish are packed with Omega 3 fatty acids and proteins that can help to raise HDL levels and lower LDL levels.

Pomfret offers a variety of recipes, with the black Pomfret and white Pomfret fish fry being the most popular. You can grill, pan, or deep-fry it for a flavorful dish. Try making a Pomfret curry with steamed rice if you want something extraordinary.
Alcoeats is the place to go for an expansive selection of original spices to liven up your Pomfret fry recipes. Even a few teaspoons of these masalas will bring your dishes to the next level. Waste no time and secure your desired Indian spices.