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August 20, 2012

Puthi Maachor Tenga Jul



Ingredients:

  • 250 gm finely chopped bottle gourd
  • 250 gm puthi maach/ Swam barb fish
  • 5 large local tomato finely chopped
  • Some finely chopped coriander
  • 50 ml mustard oil
  • 1/2 fenugreek seeds
  • 1 tsp turmeric powder
  • Salt to taste

Method:
  • Clean and wash the fish
  • Gently mix 1/2 tsp turmeric, little salt and fish
  • Heat oil in a saucepan or kadai and shallow fry the fish and keep aside the fried fish in a plate.
  •  In remaining oil fry the fenugreek seeds for 30 seconds.
  • Add chopped bottle gourd and fry for 2 minutes. Stir frequently.
  • Add 1/2 tsp turmeric powder and salt to taste. Fry the bottle gourd until its water dries out.
  • Add chopped tomato and 1/2 cup water and cook for 5 minutes. Stir frequently.
  • Add 3 cups water and cover it. Let it cook for 4 minutes .
  • Add fried fish and cover the saucepan with a lid and cook for further 10 minutes. 
  • Transfer the curry to a bowl and garnish with chopped coriander.
  • Serve hot with rice.