FISH WITH BASIL AND POMEGRANATE SEEDS

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Tulsi Aur Anardana Macchi (fish with basil and pomegranate seeds). This recipe is from Fire and Spice by Joyce Westrip.

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Categories     Asian

Time 40m

Yield 4-6 fish fillets

Number Of Ingredients 16

3 large red chilies
6 garlic cloves
2 inches gingerroot
2 tablespoons lime juice or 2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon turmeric powder
4 -6 white fish fillets
flour, for coating
4 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 1/2 inches gingerroot, grated
2 teaspoons garlic, finely chopped
2 teaspoons cumin seeds, dry-roasted
3 tablespoons pomegranate seeds
3 large tomatoes, chopped
2 tablespoons basil leaves, finely chopped
2 tablespoons coriander leaves, finely chopped
salt

Steps:

  • Mix the garlic chili, ginger, and lemon or lime juice into a paste.
  • Then mix in the turmeric powder.
  • Coat fish fillets with paste and let sit for 30 minutes.
  • In a heavy-bottomed frying pan, heat the oil.
  • Sieve the flour lightly over the fillets and fry on both sides until golden (2 - 3 minutes).
  • Place on a serving dish and cover with foil to keep warm.
  • Reserve cooking oil.
  • If needed, add one tablespoon oil to the reserved oil and heat.
  • Add ginger, garlic, cumin and pomegranate seeds.
  • Stir-fry 1 minute then add the tomatoes, basil, coriander leaves and salt.
  • Simmer gently for 2 minutes and pour over the fillets.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 265.1, Fat 15.7, SaturatedFat 2.1, Cholesterol 61.6, Sodium 79.6, Carbohydrate 13.3, Fiber 2.9, Sugar 6.7, Protein 19.5

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