Showing posts with label Climbing Perch Fish Recipes. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Climbing Perch Fish Recipes. Show all posts

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.