Pepper Pomfret

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Ingredients

2	medium-sized pomfret fish, cleaned and gutted
1 tablespoon	black peppercorns
1 tablespoon	coriander seeds
1 teaspoon	cumin seeds
4	dried red chilies
1	small ball of tamarind
4 cloves	garlic
1 inch	piece of ginger
1	small onion, finely chopped
2 tablespoons	coconut oil
1 teaspoon	turmeric powder
—	salt to taste
1 tablespoon	freshly squeezed lemon juice
2 tablespoons	fresh coriander leaves, 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.