Pomfret Curry

Ingredients :2 promfrets (Butter Fish)1 onion, chopped finely6 garlic flakes4 green chillies1 bunch coriander leaves1/2 cup groundnuts1/2 cup finely grated coconut1 tsp coriander seeds1/2 tsp cumin seeds1/2 tsp mustard seeds1/2 tsp turmeric powder1 tsp red chilli powder5 black peppers2 cloves2 bay leaves3 tbsp oilSalt as per taste1 tbsp gram dal
Method :Clean and wash the fish. Cut into medium size pieces. Apply salt and turmeric powder to the fish pieces. Make paste of garlic, chillies, coriander leaves. Apply this paste to the fish pieces. Keep aside for 1/2 hour. Roast the groundnuts and remove the covering. Make fine paste of groundnuts, gram dal, coriander seeds, cumin seeds, and coconut. Heat oil in a pan. Add mustard seeds, pepper, cloves and bay leaves. Add onion and fry till golden brown. Add the coconut paste and simmer for 6-7 minutes. Add 3 cups water. Bring it to boil and let it boil for 2-3 minutes. Add fish pieces. Add salt as per taste. Cook till fish is done. Garnish with coriander leaves. Serve hot.