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Coriander Fish (Bharia Machli)




Ingredients

Quantity
Sole – flounder , rock cod or any other fish
4 pounds
Garlic cloves
8
Hot chillies (optional) or cayenne
3
1” piece ginger
1 piece
Coriander
1 medium bunch
Coriander seeds
1 tbsp
Brown sugar
1 tsp
Turmeric
1 tsp
Black mustard
½ tsp
Fenugreek seeds
½ tsp
Salt
1 tbsp
Lemon juice
½ cup
Vegetable oil
½ cup
Onion chopped
2 cups
Tomato chopped
1 cup
Garam masala
½ tsp


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.