Hammour with Bafat and Roce Curry (no grinding)- Ivan uncle

Recipe by Ivan Pereira











Ingredients:

1 kg hammour, king fish, pomfret (cleaned and cut)
3 big onions (chopped)
1 1/2" ginger (chopped)
12 cloves garlic (chopped)
3 green chilis (chopped)
150 - 200 gms tomato puree
5 tbsp bafat powder
2 tsp turmeric powder
5 tbsp coconut milk powder
salt to taste
vinegar to taste
oil 

Steps:

  1. In a big bowl, add coconut milk powder, tomato puree, bafat powder, turmeric and a little water. Mix together to make a thick masala roce paste. Keep it ready. 

  2. In a vessel, heat oil. 
  3. Add onions and saute for 1 minute.
  4. Add ginger, garlic, green chilies and fry for 2 minutes.
  5. Add the masala roce paste and fry on low flame for 3 minutes. Don't burn. 
  6. Add hot water to make a thick curry and bring to a boil. 
  7. Add salt and vinegar to taste.  Adjust spices if required. 
  8. Add hammour pieces and cook. Keep in mind that hammour cooks quickly.
  9. ENJOY!