Coriander Fish (Bharia Machli)

4 lb Sole, flounder, rock cod, or

Other white f 8 Cloves garlic

3 Hot chillies

1 Inch ginger

1 md Bunch coriander

1 tb Coriander seeds

1 ts Brown sugar

1 ts Turmeric

1/2 ts Black mustard

1/2 ts Fenugreek seeds

1 tb Salt

1/2 c Lemon juice

1/2 c Vegetable oil

2 c Chopped onion

1 c Chopped tomato

1/2 ts Garam Masala

1. Wash and pat dry fish. Sprinkle 1t salt inside and set aside.

Preheat oven to 400f 2. Blend garlic, chili, ginger, 1/2 the corriander, corriander seeds, brown

sugar, turmeric, mustard seeds, fenugreek seeds, salt and lemon juice till it all becomes a smooth paste (add some water if needed.) 3. Fry onions till they are soft and golden brown.

4. Add the blended masala and cook till most of the liquid is gone and it

starts to leave the sides of the pan. 5. Add the tomatoes and Garam Masala. Fry for 2 minutes more and remove.

6. 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. 7. Grill for 1 or 2 minutes in broiler and sprinkle the remaining

coriander. Recipe By : Somesh Rao