On a lazy sunday afternoon...

Its raining  ...correction...its pouring and it being a Sunday,I wasn't really in the mood for the traditional desi khana.Wanted to tease my palate with some unheard recipe and thus,was born the 'Awai in spicy red wine and garlic sauce'.

I wasnt sure of how it would taste since I never heard of a fish called Awai in my life but being from a coastal place,I couldn't resist the temptation to try this particular variety.Oh!I follow ...'Variety is the spice of life' ;)

But,thankfully it tasted very very good and I gave a pat to myself.So here is the recipe(fairly easy,takes about 15-20mins)

AWAI IN SPICY RED WINE AND GARLIC SAUCE:-

Ingredients :-(Serves 1)

Awai - 1 fillet

Onion medium(chopped) - 1/2

Cinnamon - 1/2 stick

Cloves - 2

Garlic(finely chopped) - 1

Red Wine(depends on which 1 you like) - White Zinfandel (1/2 cup)

Butter - 1 tbsp

Powdered Black Pepper - 1tbsp

Garlic salt - 1 tbsp

Method:-

1. Thaw the fish and marinate it with garlic salt and black pepper and keep it aside for 15 mins.(You can also use powdered garlic,regular salt and black pepper)
2. Take a shallow pan,let the butter melt...then add the cinnamon(split it to smaller pieces) and cloves(crush them roughly).When the aroma of the spices fills the air,add the chopped onions.
3. When the onions turn translucent,add the finely chopped garlic and saute for 5 mins.
4. The onion and garlic begin to turn to a slight brownish color,to this add the red wine and cover it with a lid and let the wine boil in medium flame.
5. Once the wine starts boiling,add the fish fillet(I cut the fillet into 2 pieces) and let them cook in the sauce on a low flame for atleast 10 mins.
6. Use a spatula to turn the fish and let the other side cook for sometime until you see the fish turn to a golden color.
7. Add more wine if necessary,not to worry..you wont add like a drunkard after that ;)
8. The wine would evaporate and the onions and fish will begin to fry with sauce completely soaked into them.
9. Once you are satisfied with the color,remove them to a clean plate and while hot,garnish it with freshly chopped cilantro and its ready to be devoured.