Pepper Pomfret

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Ingredients

	2	Pomfret , medium-sized, cleaned and gutted
	1 tablespoon	Black Peppercorn
	1 tablespoon	Coriander Seed
	1 teaspoon	Cumin , seeds
	4	Red Chili , dried
	1	Tamarind , small ball of
	4 cloves	Garlic , finely chopped
	1 inch	Ginger , piece of
	1	Onion , finely chopped
	2 tablespoons	Coconut oil
	1 teaspoon	Turmeric powder
	—	Salt , to taste
	1 tablespoon	Lemon juice , freshly squeezed
	2 tablespoons	Cilantro , chopped

Instructions

1. 1 Dry roast the black peppercorns, coriander seeds, cumin seeds, and dried red chilies in a pan until fragrant. Let them cool.
2. 2 Grind the roasted spices along with tamarind, garlic, and ginger into a smooth paste using a little water.
3. 3 Marinate the cleaned pomfret fish with the spice paste, turmeric powder, and salt. Let it sit for 15 minutes.
4. 4 Heat coconut oil in a pan and add the finely chopped onion. Sauté until the onion becomes translucent.
5. 5 Place the marinated pomfret fish in the pan and cook for about 5-7 minutes on each side, until the fish is cooked through and the spices are well absorbed.
6. 6 Drizzle freshly squeezed lemon juice over the cooked fish.
7. 7 Garnish with chopped coriander leaves before serving.