Ingredients
- 1 Whole Vetki Fish/ Koral fish rinsed & cleaned
- 1 ½ tsp turmeric powder
- 2 tsp red chili powder
- 2 1/2 tbsp oil
- 2 tsp unsalted butter
- 1 tbsp ginger chopped
- 2 tsp garlic chopped
- 1 pc red onion finely chopped
- 2 tsp white sugar
- 1 bell pepper deseeded and chopped
- 2 tsp cornflour + 1 ½ tbsp water
- 2 tsp tamarind water
- 1 cup chicken stock
- 2 tbsp spring onions chopped
- Cilantro garnish
Instructions
- Slit the fish and marinate the fish with salt, half a teaspoon of turmeric, half of the red chili powder, and a tablespoon of oil.
- Place the fish in a baking tray lined with parchment; baked in the preheated oven for 25 minutes at 200 degrees Celsius.
- Remove the fish from the oven then spread the butter over the fried fish.
- In another pan, saute the chopped ginger, garlic, and onions with the remaining oil until fragrant for about 2 minutes over medium low heat.
- Sprinkle with white sugar and continuously stirring until caramelized.
- Add the remaining turmeric powder, chili powder, tamarind water, chicken stock, bell peppers; bring the mixture to a boil.
- Mix the cornflour with a little water to make a slurry and add it to the pan. Stir well.
- Season with salt and ground black pepper to taste.
- Pour the sauce of the fish and garnish with spring onions and cilantro leaves.
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