Coriander Fish -Bharia Machli

Quantity Ingredient

• 4 lb. Sole, flounder, rock cod, or any other white whole fish
• 8 cloves Garlic
• 3 Hot chilies or cayenne (optional)
  
• 1" piece Ginger
• 1 medium bunch Coriander
• 1 T Coriander seeds
• 1 t Brown sugar
• 1 t Turmeric
• 1/2 t Black mustard
• 1/2 t Fenugreek seeds
• 1 T Salt
• 1/2 c Lemon juice
• 1/2 c Vegetable oil
• 2 c Chopped onion
• 1 c Chopped tomato
• 1/2 t Garam Masala

Method

1. Preheat oven to 400 F.
2. Wash and pat fish dry. Sprinkle 1 t salt inside and set aside.
3. Blend garlic, chili, ginger, 1/2 the coriander, coriander seeds, brown sugar, turmeric, mustard seeds, fenugreek seeds, salt and lemon juice until it all becomes a smooth paste (Add some water if needed).
4. Fry onions until they are soft and golden brown.
5. Add the blended Masala and cook until most of the liquid is gone, and it starts to leave the sides of the pan.
6. Add the tomatoes and Garam Masala. Fry for 2 minutes more and remove.
7. Coat one side of fish, stuff 11/2 cups inside. Close opening, spread the rest of the Masala over it. Cover tightly and bake for about 25 minutes.
8. Grill for 1-2 minutes in the broiler, and sprinkle on the remaining coriander and have a taste.