How to make Tandoori Pomfret Food Recipe

Pomfret fish recipe Tandoori Pomfret

Pomfret is the most sought after fish in Asia Pacific coast regions. It is very popular in the coastal region of India. Mainly Maharashtra, Chennai and Goa.



Pomfret originated from the Portugese word 'pampo'. A seawater fish with one single bone. Found in the Atlantic, Indian and Pacific oceans. Pomfrets have flat bodies and deeply forked tails. There are three types: silver, grey and black pomfrets. They are typically prepared whole after the inner organs of the fish have been removed. They are cooked fresh and are either fried or steamed. They do not have a strong odor and aftertaste that most of the saltwater fish have. Pomfret is the most sought after fish in Asia Pacific coast regions. It is very popular in the coastal region of India. Mainly Maharashtra, Chennai and Goa.

How to grill pomfret fish in Oven?

You can easily grill a pomfret fish in Oven as well. You can either make a tandoori Pomfret or grill pomfret in lemon butter sauce.

Preheat the oven to 240°C for about 15 minutes and line a baking tray with aluminum foil.

Remove excess marination from the fish and place on the tray. Grease with some butter or oil and place inside the oven. Cook for 20 - 25 minutes





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Pomfret fish meat is white in colour. There are many types Pomfret food recipe available and the best and unique method of Pomfret cooking is Tandoori Pomfret.

Because it is a healthy way of cooking since less amount of fat is required and the food is generally cooked in its own juice thus retaining it's natural flavours. It is not only easy to digest but also hygenic.

Benefits of Tandoori Pomfret

It is very low in calories and fat.

It is rich in protein which is why it helps reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases and also helps to muscles.

It contains high amounts of omega 3 fatty acids that supply DHA, component for development of the brain. Tandoori Pomfret recipe

Pomfret fish is marinated in tandoori masala and then lined in a shewer and cooked in a ovalclay tandoor till crisp. Tandoori Pomfret can be cooked in an oven and on Tawa also. Served as an appetizer.

Prep time cooking time serving After 15 minutes flip the fish and bust with some butter and cook till crisp golden.And you can read how to make lobster in hot garlic sauce recipe

90 min 10 min 2

Author Mobasir hassan

Ingredients

1 medium size Pomfret fish 1/2 teaspoon ginger paste 1/2 teaspoon garlic paste 1/2 teaspoon red chilly paste(Kashmiri chilly paste)

1 teaspoon lemon juice. 1/4 teaspoon cumin powder. 1/4 teaspoon garam masala. 1/3 teaspoon red chilli powder 1 teaspoon greek yogurt ( hung curd). 1/4 teaspoon carom seeds ( ajwain). Pinch of turmeric powder 2 teaspoon cooking oil ( preferably mustard oil)

Salt to taste. How to make the recipe

Cut the all the fins and tail from the fish and make 3 - 4 long incision both sides of the Pomfret. Make a incision on the belly and remove all the inner organs. Now wash the pomfret nicely and pat dry with a kitchen towel. Apply half of the ginger garlic paste lemon juice and salt. Let it marinate for 15 - 20 minutes. Take yoghurt in a mixing bowl and add cumin powder, red chilli powder, garam masala, turmeric powder, salt,carom seeds, lemon juice, ginger garlic paste and oil. Whisk everything well to make a masala known as tandoori masala. Apply this tandoori masala on the fish and make sure to enter in the incision parts of the fish as well. Keep it marinated for 60 minutes. Thread the marinated pomfret in a shewer and cook in a preheated tandoor for 10 minutes. Using Oven : preheat the oven and put the pomfret in a tray and bake for 5 minutes. Remove and brush oil on both sides. Flip and bake again for another 5 minutes till crisp. Remove and serve. Using tawa : heat a tawa or non stick pan with oil in high flame for 1 minute. Slow the flame and place the pomfret carefully over it. Cook for 2 minutes. Flip and cook the other side for as well for another 2 minutes. Cook the pomfret till crisp and fully done. Remove and serve.

Nutritional value

(Serving size 160 g)