Shahi Fish Recipe

• 2 Fishes (head and tail removed)
• 2 Onions(chopped)
• 5 tbsp Oil
• 1 tbsp Fresh Cream
• 1 /2 tsp Cumin Seeds
• 6 Garlic Flakes
• 1 /4 tsp Asfoetida
• Oil for frying
• Salt to taste
  Paste of:
• 1 Ginger
• 7 Cashewnuts
• 1 /2 Dry Coconut
• 1/2 tbsp Poppy Seeds
  Powder of:
• 2 tsp Red Chilli Powder
• 2 tsp Coriander Powder
• 1 /2 tsp Turmeric Powder
• 1 tsp Cumin Seed Powder

• Cut fishes into pieces.
• Wash the fish pieces and then pat them dry.
• Heat oil in a pan for frying.
• Add the fish pieces to the heated oil and fry till golden brown.
• Take the fried fish pieces out of the pan.
• Heat 1 tbsp oil in the same pan and fry chopped onions till they turn golden brown.
• Remove the onions and keep separate.
• In the remaining oil add asfoetida and cumin seeds.
• Make a paste prepared by grinding all the ingredients of the paste in a mixie.
• When seeds start fuming, add the paste and allow it to seethe for about 2 to 3 minutes. Add 2 tbsp water if necessary.
• Also add the powder mixture and salt.
• Fry the mixture on low flame till oil starts appearing on top.
• Seethe it for another 3-4 minutes and then put the boiled pieces.
• Add cream and mix it properly. Cook again for about 2-3 minutes.
• Shahi fish is ready to serve.