August 21, 2012

Koi Maacher Jhol (Climbing Perch Fish Curry)


Ingredients:

  • 400 gm koi maach
  • 50 ml mustard oil
  • 1/5 tsp fenugreek seeds
  • 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
  • 1 tsp cumin powder
  • 1/2 tsp coriander powder
  • 3 green chillies
  • Salt to taste

Method:
  • Clean and wash the fish.
  • Marinate the fish with salt and turmeric powder.
  • Heat up a deep botton saucepan/ wok/ kadai. Add mustard oil and let it heat up properly. Fry the marinated fish both the sides well to crisp and brown. Take out and let it cool a little bit.
  • Now if you have some oil still left after frying, then do not throw it, add 2 tsp mustard oil more.
  • Temper this oil with fenugreek seeds and green chillies.
  • Then add all the masalas with some water. Fry it for 2 minutes at mid heat.
  • Now add 2 cups plain water and let the masalas cook for 5 minutes. stir occasionally.
  • Add the fried fish to the gravy. Cover it and cook for further 6-8 minutes or till the fish becomes soft.
  • Turn off the gas and serve hot with rice.

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