Ingredients

• 2 fish (preferably pomfret or catfish)
• 2 onions, chopped finely
• 6 garlic flakes
• 5 tbsp oil
• 1 tbsp fresh cream
• 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
• 1/4 tsp asafoetida
• salt as per taste
• Oil for frying
• 1 inch ginger
• 1/2 tbsp poppy seeds
• 7 cashew nuts
• 1/2 dry coconut
• 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
• 2 tsp red chilli powder
• 2 tsp coriander powder
• 1 tsp cumin seeds powder

How to Make Shahi Fish

• Remove the head and tail of fish and cut into pieces.
• Wash and dry the fish pieces.
• Heat oil for frying.
• Fry the pieces till golden brown and keep aside.
• Heat 1 tbsp oil in a pan.
• Fry onion till golden brown.
• Remove and keep aside.
• Put the remaining oil in a pan.
• Add asafoetida and cumin seeds.
• When seeds splutter, add the paste.
• Simmer for 2-3 mins, adding 2 tbsp water.
• Add the spices and salt.
• Fry on slow flame till oil starts showing on top.
• Simmer for another 3-4 mins.
• Add the fried fish and onion.
• Add cream and mix well.
• Cook for 2-3 mins.
• Serve hot.