Coriander Fish (Bharia Machli)

Recipe Ingredients

4 lbs	1816g / 64oz	Sole - flounder, rock cod, or any other white whole fish
8		Garlic
3		Hot chilies - (optional) (or cayenne)
1		Ginger
1		Coriander
1 tablespoon	15ml	Coriander seeds
1 teaspoon	5ml	Brown sugar
1 teaspoon	5ml	Turmeric
1/2 teaspoon	2.5ml	Black mustard
1/2 teaspoon	2.5ml	Fenugreek seeds
1 tablespoon	15ml	Salt
1/2 cup	118ml	Lemon juice
1/2 cup	118ml	Vegetable oil
2 cups	125g / 4.4oz	Chopped onion
1 cup	62g / 2.2oz	Chopped tomato
1/2 teaspoon	2.5ml	Garam masala

Recipe Instructions

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.

Source:
Indian Cooking, Khalid Aziz

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