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Pondicherry Special Pomfret Curry
🇮🇳 Indian

Pondicherry Special Pomfret Curry

🇮🇳 Indian

A non-vegetarian Indian dish in the spirit of Pondicherry cooking — Pondicherry Special Pomfret Curry brings a roasted touch with a classic curry finish. About 35 minutes from fridge to table.

Prep 15 min Cook 20 min Serves 4 Easy

Ingredients

  • Garam Masala1/2 tsp
  • Saltto taste
  • Onion1, finely chopped
  • Ghee3 tbsp
  • Dried Red Chilies4
  • White Fish450 g, fillets

Optional extras

  • Green Chili1-2, slit
  • Fresh Cilantro2 tbsp, chopped

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.

  6. 6

    Mash lightly if desired; garnish with cilantro.

Chef's tip

Keep the flame medium — rushing browns the base too fast.

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Watch how it's made

Video: Pondicherry Vavval/Chanduva meen kuzhambu,Pomfret fish curry · on YouTube