Ingredients
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Quantity
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Sole – flounder , rock cod or any other fish
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4 pounds
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Garlic cloves
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8
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Hot chillies (optional) or cayenne
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3
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1” piece ginger
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1 piece
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Coriander
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1 medium bunch
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Coriander seeds
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1 tbsp
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Brown sugar
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1 tsp
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Turmeric
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1 tsp
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Black mustard
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½ tsp
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Fenugreek seeds
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½ tsp
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Salt
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1 tbsp
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Lemon juice
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½ cup
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Vegetable oil
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½ cup
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Onion chopped
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2 cups
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Tomato chopped
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1 cup
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Garam masala
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½ tsp
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Preheat oven to 400F. Wash and pat fish dry. Sprinkle 1 t salt
inside and set aside. Blend garlic, chili, ginger, 1/2 the coriander, coriander
seeds, brown sugar, turmeric, mustard seeds, fenugreek seeds, salt and lemon
juice until it all becomes a smooth paste (Add some water if needed).
Fry onions until they are soft and golden brown. Add the blended
Masala and cook until most of the liquid is gone, and it starts to leave the
sides of the pan. Add the tomatoes and Garam Masala. Fry for 2 minutes more and
remove.
Coat one side of fish, stuff 1 1/2 cups inside. Close opening,
spread the rest of the Masala over it. Cover tightly and bake for about 25
minutes. Grill for 1-2 minutes in the broiler, and sprinkle on the remaining
coriander. Serve.