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Tantalising pan seared basa fish

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Fish lovers, prepare yourself for a gastronomic treat that will tantalise your taste buds. Stuffed with Omega 3 fatty acids, fish when cooked correctly proves to be a total delight. This recipe of Tulsi (basil) Nimbu Macchi is solely about taste and health. Made with classic Indian spices combined with the amazing flavours of basa fish, this is your weekend food for the soul. Try it out.
Ingredients:

500 gms 2 inch fresh imported basa fish
1 cup hung curd
2 tbsp lemon juice
1 ½ tsp salt
¼ tsp coarsely ground pepper
2 tsp ground cumin seeds
2 tsp ground coriander
¼ tsp garam masala
3 tsp fresh basil paste
1 tsp ginger garlic paste
3 tbsp ghee

Method:

1. Marinate the fish with ginger-garlic paste and salt and keep aside.
2. Take curd in a bowl and beat it to make a smooth cream. Mix the rest of the ingredients except lemon juice and ghee in the curd and prepare a marinade.
3. Mix the fish in the marinade and keep it aside for at least four hours.
4. Put the yogurt in a bowl and whisk lightly. Add all the other sauce ingredients and mix well. Set the sauce aside.
5. Pan sear the fish on slow flame by adding ghee slowly and gradually cook it from both the sides. Cook till well done. Sprinkle lemon juice on the top and serve hot.