Coriander Fish (Bharia Machli)

Recipe By:
Pooja9
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  • Total Time 50 min Ico-add
  • Yield 10 Servings
  • Level Medium

This baked fish recipe is spicy and full of flavor. Pair it up with your favorite kind of rice.
 

Ingredients

  • 4 pounds sole, flounder, rock cod or any other white whole fish
  • 8 garlic cloves
  • 3 hot chiles (or substitute cayenne)
  • 1 inch piece ginger
  • 1 medium bunch coriander (cilantro)
  • 1 tablespoon coriander seeds
  • 1 teaspoon brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric
  • 1/2 teaspoon black mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon fenugreek seeds
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 1/2 cup lemon juice
  • 2 cups onion, chopped
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup tomato, chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon garam masala
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Directions

  1. 1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  2. 2. Wash and pat fish dry. Sprinkle one teaspoon salt inside and set aside.
  3. 3. Blend garlic, chiles, ginger, 1/2 the coriander, coriander seeds, brown sugar, turmeric, black mustard, fenugreek seeds, salt and lemon juice until it all becomes a smooth paste (Add some water if needed).
  4. 4. Fry the onions in the oil until they are soft and golden brown. Cook until most of the liquid is gone and it starts to leave the sides of the pan. Add the tomato and garam masala; fry for two minutes more and remove.
  5. 5. 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.
  6. 6. Grill for one or two minutes in the broiler and sprinkle on the remaining coriander.