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Baby barramundi fillet

Koduva

80 g1 baby fillet (about 80 g)

Baby barramundi fillet estimated about 80 g; Koduva is a South Indian name.

Barramundi's sweet firm flakes are not exact, but firm white fish is the closest.

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  Firm white fish fillet

  Use the same weight; pat dry, cut into similar pieces and simmer 1–2 minutes less, as most fillets flake faster.

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  Firm white river fish fillet

  Use the same weight; check for bones and cook 1–2 minutes less. Flavour is milder.

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  Pomfret

  Use the same weight of fillet; it is softer, so add near the end and simmer only 2 minutes.

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  Paneer

  Use the same weight, cut into 2 cm cubes; add 5 minutes before the end so it softens without breaking. Gives a creamy, non-flaky bite.

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  Potato

  Use the same weight, parboil 1 cm cubes for 8 minutes; add with the fish stage and simmer 8–10 minutes. Absorbs sauce but lacks fish flavour.

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  Mushroom

  Use the same weight of thick-sliced mushroom; add 3–4 minutes before serving. Gives savoury bulk but not flaky texture.

Lasooni Tali Machli

Pan-roasted Barramundi