Kakinada Pomfret Fish Fry

Ingredients:
Pomfret fish slices - 1/2 kg

For grinding paste:
Cardamom - 2 pieces
Cinnamon - 1 inch piece
Clove - 2pieces
Pepper - 4 pieces
Coriander powder - 2 teaspoons
Cumin powder - 1 teaspoon
Ginger paste - 3 teaspoons
Garlic paste - 2 teaspoons

Marination:
Garam masala - 1.5 teaspoons
Ghee - 1/2 spoon
Curds - as required
Coriander powder - 1/2 spoon
Ginger Garlic paste - 1/2 spoon (optional)
Salt to taste

For frying:
Cooking oil - 1/4 cup

Steps:
1. Grind all the ingredients under "for grinding paste" in a blender to form a smooth paste with as little water as needed.
2. Marinate the fish along with the paste made in step 1, combined with the ingredients under "Marination" and marinate in refrigerator for 1 - 2 hours.
3. Shallow fry the marinated fish slices in a pan with oil as required.
4. Pomfret fish fry is ready.