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Easy Sarson wali Fish curry सरसों वाली मच्छी spicy Mustard Fish Masala Recipe
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By Claire Beaumont, the Technique desk · India · 2 min ·

Easy Sarson wali Fish curry सरसों वाली मच्छी spicy Mustard Fish Masala Recipe

It's been a while since we made a Fish curry. This one's my personal favourite, do try it:)

Ingredients · Servings 2-4
  • Boiled eggs
  • King fish
  • potato
Method · 40 min
  1. In a pan, add water, mustard seeds (split) salt to taste and let it boil for a few minutes.
  2. Strain the mustard chili, transfer it to the same pan, add water, salt to taste and give it a quick boil.
  3. Strain the mustard chili and keep it aside for further use.
  4. In a bowl, add onions, green chillies, garlic, ginger, boiled mustard chili, degi red chili powder, turmeric powder, coriander powder and mustard oil.
  5. Transfer it to a mixer grinder jar and grind it into smooth paste.
  6. Keep it aside for further use.
  7. In a bowl or tray, place fish, add salt to taste, a pinch turmeric powder and marinate it well.
  8. Keep it aside for 10-12 minutes.
  9. In a pan, add mustard oil, once it's hot, place marinated fish and sear it well on both sides.
  10. Transfer it to a tray and keep it aside for further use.
  11. In the same pan, add potatoes and fry until golden brown.
  12. Transfer it to a tray and keep it aside for further use.
  13. In a kadai or handi, add remaining mustard oil, once it's hot, add fenugreek seeds, fennel seeds and let it splutter.
  14. Add prepared paste and cook it for a while, add water and mix it well.
  15. Add tender coriander stems, fried potatoes, water and simmer it for 2-3 minutes.
  16. Add tomato, sugar, green chillies, coriander leaves, fried fish, boiled eggs and give it a quick boil.
  17. Finish it with lemon juice and mix it well.
  18. Transfer it to a serving dish and garnish it with coriander sprig.
  19. Serve hot with steam rice.

2-3 tbsp Split Yellow Mustard, सरसों की दाल

2-3 Green chillies (less spicy & cut into half) हरी मिर्च

Boiled Mustard chili, split, उबले हुए सरसों के बीज.

3-4 pcs King Fish, cut into darne, मछली

A pinch of turmeric powder, हल्दी पाउडर.

2-3 tbsp Mustard oil, सरसों का तेल

2-3 tbsp remaining Mustard oil, बचा हुआ सरसों का तेल

Prepared paste, तैयार किया हुआ पेस्ट.

Process

Add equal parts of sugar and salt, it helps to reduce bitterness of the curry.

You can add coconut milk, yogurt or tomato puree to thicken curry. Another option is to add cornstarch slurry while cooking.

Use any fish with bones which will enhance the flavor. Avoid using boneless fish as it may get mushy and scattered.

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