Showing posts with label Mustard fish. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Mustard fish. Show all posts

August 20, 2012

Mustard Fish (Sarson Maach)



Ingredients:

  • 10 to 15 pieces katla fish
  • 2 tsp turmeric powder (marinating the fish)
  • 1/2 litre mustard oil  for shallow frying the fish
  • 6tsp white mustard seeds
  • 7green chillies
  • Sufficient water to make the gravy
  • 6 to 7 tsp mustard oil for the gravy
  • 1/4 tsp turmeric powder ( to be added to the gravy)
  • Some finely chopped coriander leaves for garnishing
  • 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • 5 medium size tomato (chopped)
  • Salt to taste


Preparation:

  • Clean and wash the fish pieces.
  • Evenly smear 2 tsp turmeric powder and some salt on the fish pieces. Mix well and keep aside for 1/2 hour.
  • Soak the mustard seeds for 20 minutes. After 20 minutes grind mustard seeds and little water to a smooth paste and keep it aside for at least 2 hours.
  • Heat 1/2 litre oil in a kadai and shallow fry the fish pieces.
  • Remove fish pieces in a plate and keep it aside.

Method:
  • In a large wok or saucepan mix musdard seeds paste, water, turmeric powder, salt and black pepper.
  • add the fried fish, chopped tomato and green chillies  and sprinkling some raw mustard oil.
  • Put the wok or saucepan on the gas and cook the mixture in a low heat.
  • Cook till you acquire the consistency you need thick and thin.
  • Garnish with coriander leaves and some raw mustard oil. Serve hot with rice.