FISH AMBOTIK

FISH AMBOTIK
Sour and hot pomfret – a typical Goan dish
Preparation Time : 20 minutes
Cooking Time : 20 minutes
Servings : 4

INGREDIENTS
Pomfret, cut into ½ inch thick slices (400 grams each)2 medium

Salt to taste

Turmeric powder 1 teaspoon

Coriander seeds 1 tablespoon

Cumin seeds 1 teaspoon

Coconut, scraped 1 cup

Dried red chillies 8-10

Ginger, roughly chopped 1 inch piece

Garlic, roughly chopped 8-10 cloves

Cloves 5

Cinnamon 2 inch stick

Vinegar 2 tablespoons

Oil 2 tablespoons

Onions, chopped 2 medium

Green chillies, slit 4-5

Tamarind pulp 3 tablespoons

METHOD
Marinate the fish with salt and turmeric powder. Dry roast coriander seeds and cumin seeds. Grind coconut, whole red chillies, cumin seeds, coriander seeds, ginger, garlic, cloves, cinnamon and vinegar to a very fine paste with a little water. Heat oil in a pan. Add chopped onion and sauté till golden brown. Add ground masala and cook on high heat for two minutes stirring continuously. Add three cups of water and bring the gravy to a boil. Add slit green chillies and stir. Add the marinated fish pieces and simmer for five minutes. Add tamarind pulp and adjust salt. Stir gently and cook on low heat for five minutes. Serve hot with steamed rice.