Pampus argenteus/ silver or white pomfret is a species of butterfish that lives in coastal waters off the Middle East, South Asia, and Southeast Asia. This fish is prized in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region; has subtle flavour and has high Omega 3 and Vitamin content, its flesh is soft and buttery when cooked.

The Recipe:

Quantity of fish – 8

• Marinate the fish in:

¼ tsp. of turmeric powder,

½ tsp. (or according to preference of taste) of kashmiri chilli powder,

½ tsp. (or according to preference of taste) of garam masala,

Salt – according to preference of flavour,

Mashed pieces of 6 to 8 garlic cloves,

2 tsp. of chilli vinegar (- this vinegar is not pungent in flavour, has a flavourful              pungent aroma)

• Coat the marinated fish along with the mashed pieces of garlic in rice flour before shallow frying the fish in any mild-flavour vegetable oil,  fry the fish in low heat for about 5 minutes.

Happy Eating ♥