Showing posts with label Mali/ Kaliajora Maas aru Paleng Xaakor Tenga Jul. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Mali/ Kaliajora Maas aru Paleng Xaakor Tenga Jul. Show all posts

September 16, 2012

Mali/ Kaliajora Maas aru Paleng Xaakor Tenga Jul: An Authentic Assamese Fish Curry



Ingredients: 

  • Mali/ Kaliajora or Calbasu/ Black rohu 7-8 pieces
  • 2 bunch spinach leaves, finely chopped
  • 4-5 medium size tomato (local, not hybrid), roughly chopped
  • Some fresh coriander leaves, finely chopped
  • 1/2 tsp fenugreek seeds
  • Mustard oil
  • Turmeric powder
  • Salt as per taste


Method:

  • Clean and wash the fish pieces thoroughly with cold water.
  • Add turmeric powder and salt to the fish pieces, mix well and keep aside.
  • Heat sufficient amount of mustard oil in a wok/ kadai and shallow fry the fish pieces. Remove and keep aside.
  • Heat 5 tsp of mustard oil in a separate kadai and add fenugreek seeds.
  • When the seeds stop spluttering, add spinach and coriander leaves. Mix well and cover with a lid.
  • After 3-4 minutes, add chopped tomato, salt and little turmeric powder and mix well. Stir-fry the mixture until tomatoes cooked.
  • Add 4-5 cups of water and cover with a lid. Bring it to boil.
  • Now add fish pieces and cover again.
  • Cook on medium heat until the fish becomes soft or till done.
  • Turn off the heat and serve with steamed rice.