Angel fish or Pomfret is considered as one of the most popular fish in India. Compared to other fishes it is having a non-fishy flavor thus it is preferred much more.
Especially if you want to take your day off and want to make something very easy and quick – Pomfret is the only name.
Bengali and other parts of India, those who liked fried fish items they prefer pomfret as one of the must fish to keep it as a fry dish.
This fish is very easily available in the market and you can get it from anywhere. This fish is actually eaten whole and if you want you can cut it into two halves when making gravy or curry.
In Bengali cuisine, Pomfret Fry is a delicious recipe. Marinate the fish with a spicy paste made up with turmeric, coriander, red chili powder, garlic, onion, ginger, besan and a little bit of lime juice.
Make sure the masala penetrates into the fish so make three four slits over the belly portion. Keep it aside for 30 mins.
Then pan fry with oil and serve it with salad. You can make this in Bengali, Konkani, Tamil, Maharashtrian, Goan and other styles.
Yes, from the very name, Pomfret Macher Jhal you can understand that this is a Bengali dish. Though it is also made in other parts of our country, it is famous in Bengal.
Here you make a deep incision on both sides of the fish then heat the pan and add oil to it. Fry the fish with turmeric and salt (used for marination).
Then keep the fish aside and add kalonji for tampering. Add the chopped tomatoes in it. Then when the tomatoes look “mushy mushy” add salt, turmeric, cumin, Kashmiri red chili powder and coriander to it. fry the masalas and then add a little bit of water to cook it.
When the oil and masalas start to separate out add water to make it a gravy and finally add the fishes to it. You can garnish it with fresh coriander leaves.
You just need to marinate the fish with salt, turmeric, cumin, Kashmiri red chili powder and tandoori masala.
Before that please slit the tummy section of the fish properly. Then keep it aside for 30 mins and then grill the fish for 15 to 20 mons about 180 Degree Celsius (356 Degree Fahrenheit).
You can garnish it with fresh coriander and serve with green chutney.
What is the Best Way to Cook Pomfret Fish?
I think the best way to cook pomfret is to fry it. You need to slit the tummy section of the pomfret and marinate it with spices.
Then you can cook it or fry it. The result will be awesome.
How Can You Tell It is a Pomfret Fish?
You can easily identify a pomfret by its shining pale white and grey colour. The anal fin is smaller than the dorsal fin.
Actually, in Pomfrets these taper offs form the anal fin. It does not have any scales and is very smooth to touch.
Questions & Answers:
Is Pomfret Fish Tasty?
Yes, if you ask me then it tastes delicious. It actually takes the taste of the masalas it is added to.
Pomfret is costly because of its demand. It is highly expensive in every way.
How to Make Pomfret Fish Taste Good?
The best way to make any sea fish taste good is marinate it and keep it for a long time. It will definitely taste good, soft and tender. Pomfret Fish is no way out of this league.
How Long Does Pomfret Fish Take to Cook?
It takes hardly 30 mins to cook Pomfret Fish, whether it is masala or is it a simple fry.
How Do You Know When Pomfret Fish is Cooked?
You can use a fork and prick the fish to see if the flesh is coming out of it or not. You can simply understand it as the Pomfret Fish becomes soft and tender.
How Does Pomfret Fish Taste?
This Pomfret tastes sweet and juicy. Sweet does not mean so much but yes it actually tastes good with masala added to it.
