Masala Fish

Tilapia, Shorputi, Trout, Sea Bass, Pomfret, Plaice etc are good for this recipe.

Clean (scale if necessary) the fish, make 3-4 slashes on both side of the fish to get the spices inside.

4 tbs Oil in large hot pan (large enough to hold the fish) + 1/2 cup Onion paste + 2 tbs Garlic paste + 1 tsp Salt + 2 tsp Curry Powder (see Tips page) + 1 tsp Garam Masala Powder + 1 tbs Lemon juice + 1 tbs Tomato paste + 1 tsp Fish seasoning (optional) > Fry on medium heat.

Add 1/4 cup water + Coriander leaves > cook to a thick masala paste.

Place the Fish in the pan > coat inside and outside of the fish with the masala paste > place some chopped tomato, green chillies & whole garlic cloves around and over the fish.

Cover the pan with a lid > reduce the heat to minimum > leave it to cook for 30 mins.

I always use a timer because it's easy to forget while doing other things, no need to stand by the cooker, after 30 mins your fish will be ready to serve.