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Belgaum Special Pomfret Xacuti
🇮🇳 Indian

Belgaum Special Pomfret Xacuti

🇮🇳 Indian

A non-vegetarian Indian dish in the spirit of Belgaum cooking — Belgaum Special Pomfret Xacuti brings a sesame touch with a classic xacuti finish. About 40 minutes from fridge to table.

Prep 20 min Cook 20 min Serves 2 Easy

Ingredients

  • Garam Masala1/2 tsp
  • Onion1, finely chopped
  • Turmeric Powder1/2 tsp
  • White Fish450 g, fillets
  • Sesame Seeds2 tbsp

Optional extras

  • Green Chili1-2, slit
  • Curry Leaves1 sprig
  • Lemon1/2

Instructions

  1. 1

    Soak or rinse dals/grains if the dish uses them.

  2. 2

    Pressure-cook or simmer the base until soft.

  3. 3

    Prepare a tempering of ghee, cumin, garlic, and chili.

  4. 4

    Pour tempering over the cooked base.

  5. 5

    Simmer briefly to marry flavours.

Chef's tip

Rest 5 minutes off heat so the spices settle.

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Watch how it's made

Video: Pomfret fry in Recheado masala |Paplet Masala fry |Goan Fish fry | · on YouTube