Stuffed and Baked Fish

Ingredients:

2 whole fish (preferably catfish)

1/2 tsp salt

1 tbsp lemon juice

Coriander leaves for garnishing

For Stuffing:

1 onion, chopped finely

1 sprig spring onion, chopped finely

3 green chillies, chopped finely

1/2 tsp ginger paste

1/2 tsp garlic paste

1/4 cup boiled peas

1/4 cup boiled french beans

1/2 cup cooked minced meat

1/2 cup chopped mushrooms

2 tbsp chopped coriander leaves

1/2 tbsp lemon juice

1 tbsp butter

Salt as per taste

For Sauce:

1/2 cup sour cream

Salt as per taste

1/2 tsp white pepper powder


Preparation:

1. Clean the fish, remove the scales and fish and Slit the fish lengthwise
   
2. Marinate the fish with salt and lemon juice for 1/2 hour
   
3. Heat butter/oil in a pan.
   
4. Fry onion till transparent .Saute green chillies, garlic and ginger for 2 Min's.
   
5. Add vegetables, mushrooms and meat .Cook for 5 minutes
   
6. Add mushrooms and salt.Cook for 2-3 minutes
   
7. Add lemon juice and coriander leaves.Mix it well.Remove from fire
   
8. Stuff the fish with the above stuffing mixture
   
9. Butter the baking fish .Place the fish.Spread little butter on the top of fish
   
10. Bake at 350 degree F for 45 Min's.
    
11. Mix the mixture for sauce
    
12. After the fish is cooked, pour the sauce over it
    
13. Let it bake for another 5 Min's.
    
14. Remove the fish into serving dish .Garnish with chopped coriander leaves