Lagan Ki Machli Recipe - Delicious Pomfret Curry

Step 1: To begin making the Lagan Ki Machli Recipe we will first mariante the pomfret fish

Step 2: To marinate the PomfretWash the fish well, make slits on both sides of the surface of the fish

Step 3: In a mixing bowl, combine the  ginger paste, garlic paste, salt to taste, lemon juice, red chilli powder and turmeric powder

Step 4: Mix well and rub this marinade into the the slits on the fish

Step 5: Massage the fish well and allow it to marinate

Step 6: Heat a skillet, on medium flame, with a teaspoon of oil, place the fish along with the marinade, until the outside of the fish is cooked and gets a nice fried texture

Step 7: This will take about 3 minutes on each side

Step 8: We are focusing only on cooking the outer surface of the fish

Step 9: The inside of the fish will cook, when it is simmered in the gravy

Step 10: To make the gravy for the Lagan Ki MachliHeat a kadai, with oil on medium flame, to this add the cumin seeds, star anise, cinnamon stick and dry red chillies

Step 11: Once these spices begin to sizzle, add in the sliced onions and cook until they turn into a deep brown colour

Step 12: This will take a good 8-10 minutes

Step 13: Once done turn off the heat and set aside to cool

Step 14: Once the onion mixture has cooled to room temperature, transfer it to a mixer jar and grind to a fine paste using very little water

Step 15: Transfer this to a bowl and set aside

Step 16: In the same, kadai, add the tomato puree, and allow it to come to a single boil, now add in the freshly ground onion paste and whisked yogurt, mix well, Now add the red chilli powder, garam masala, coriander powder, cumin powder and salt to taste

Step 17: Add  the precooked pomfret fish and allow the Lagan Ki Machli to come to a boil

Step 18: Once the Lagan Ki Machli comes to a boil

Step 19: Turn off the heat

Step 20: Mix in the coriander leaves and serve hot

Step 21: Serve Lagan Ki Machli along with Cheese Garlic Naan Recipe or Dhaba Style Spicy Ghee Rice Recipe Made From Whole Spices, Pickled Onions for a complete meal