1Prep the fish: you can cook it with the head on or off. If head is off, pull the guts out. If head is on, remove bits, make a small cut under the head, gently pull out guts, and remove the bit under the ears by popping a finger in.
2Prep the fish: you can cook it with the head on or off. If head is off, pull the guts out. If head is on, remove bits, make a small cut under the head, gently pull out guts, and remove the bit under the ears by popping a finger in.
3Prep the fish: you can cook it with the head on or off. If head is off, pull the guts out. If head is on, remove bits, make a small cut under the head, gently pull out guts, and remove the bit under the ears by popping a finger in.
4Soak the prepped fish in lemon juice for about 1 hour.
5Soak the prepped fish in lemon juice for about 1 hour.
6Soak the prepped fish in lemon juice for about 1 hour.
7Wash the fish 12 to 15 times until the water is crystal clear.
8Wash the fish 12 to 15 times until the water is crystal clear.
9Wash the fish 12 to 15 times until the water is crystal clear.
10Add extra virgin olive oil, garlic, and bay leaves to a pan and brown them.
11Add extra virgin olive oil, garlic, and bay leaves to a pan and brown them.
12Add extra virgin olive oil, garlic, and bay leaves to a pan and brown them.
13Add one small blended onion and salt, and cook for about 10 minutes.
14Add one small blended onion and salt, and cook for about 10 minutes.
15Add one small blended onion and salt, and cook for about 10 minutes.
16Add the spices: haldi (turmeric), hot madras curry powder, extra hot chilli powder, dhaniya powder, and paprika powder.
17Add the spices: haldi (turmeric), hot madras curry powder, extra hot chilli powder, dhaniya powder, and paprika powder.
18Add the spices: haldi (turmeric), hot madras curry powder, extra hot chilli powder, dhaniya powder, and paprika powder.
19Add a small amount of water to prevent the masala from burning.
20Add a small amount of water to prevent the masala from burning.
21Add a small amount of water to prevent the masala from burning.
22Cook the spices (bhuna stage) for about 20 minutes until rich in color and fragrant.
23Cook the spices (bhuna stage) for about 20 minutes until rich in color and fragrant.
24Cook the spices (bhuna stage) for about 20 minutes until rich in color and fragrant.
25Add water, as much as you prefer, depending on how thick or runny you like your shira to be.
26Add water, as much as you prefer, depending on how thick or runny you like your shira to be.
27Add water, as much as you prefer, depending on how thick or runny you like your shira to be.
28Allow the mixture to come to a boil.
29Allow the mixture to come to a boil.
30Allow the mixture to come to a boil.
31Add the fish and mix it while it's still raw.
32Add the fish and mix it while it's still raw.
33Add the fish and mix it while it's still raw.
34Cover and cook the fish for about 15 minutes on a low to medium flame.
35Cover and cook the fish for about 15 minutes on a low to medium flame.
36Cover and cook the fish for about 15 minutes on a low to medium flame.
37Garnish with chillies and finely chopped coriander.
38Garnish with chillies and finely chopped coriander.
39Garnish with chillies and finely chopped coriander.
40Serve with hot rice and enjoy.
41Serve with hot rice and enjoy.
42Serve with hot rice and enjoy.
Ingredients
1 pack Pabimas fish
1 pack Pabimas fish
1 pack Pabimas fish
extra virgin olive oil
extra virgin olive oil
extra virgin olive oil
1 tsp garlic
1 tsp garlic
1 tsp garlic
3 bay leaves
3 bay leaves
3 bay leaves
1 small onion blended
1 small onion blended
1 small onion blended
0.75 tsp salt
0.75 tsp salt
0.75 tsp salt
0.25 tsp haldi (turmeric)
0.25 tsp haldi (turmeric)
0.25 tsp haldi (turmeric)
0.5 tsp hot madras curry powder
0.5 tsp hot madras curry powder
0.5 tsp hot madras curry powder
0.5 tsp extra hot chilli powder
0.5 tsp extra hot chilli powder
0.5 tsp extra hot chilli powder
0.5 tsp dhaniya powder
0.5 tsp dhaniya powder
0.5 tsp dhaniya powder
1 tsp paprika powder
1 tsp paprika powder
1 tsp paprika powder
water
water
water
6 -8 green chillies sliced
6 -8 green chillies sliced
6 -8 green chillies sliced
1 handful coriander
1 handful coriander
1 handful coriander
lemon juice
lemon juice
lemon juice
Equipment
pan
Tips
Do not mix the fish once it's cooked, as it is delicate and will break.
To stir the fish, lift the pan and move it in a circular motion.