Saturday, March 19, 2011

Pabda Maacher Jhol (pabda fish curry)


Posted by: Mala D

It's a very popular fish preparation which is very easy to cook & at the same time tastes so good!



Ingredients:
Pabda fish: 500gms
Dal bodis: 10-12
Mustard oil: 4-5 tbsp
Red chilli powder: 2 tsp
Turmeric powder: 2 tsp
Cumin powder: 1 tsp
Salt: to taste
Green chillies: 5-6nos
Corriander leaves: 1/4 bunch
Nigella seeds: 1/2 tsp

Method:
Wash the fish properly, apply salt & 1 tsp turmeric powder & keep aside.
Heat oil to smoking point & then lower the flame & gently put the fish in the pan. Make sure the pan is really hot or this fish tends to stick & break.
Fry lightly on both sides & take out.
Fry bodis in the same oil & keep aside. In a small bowl mix salt & spices together with 3 tbsp water.
Temper oil with nigella seeds & sliced green chillies & add the masala paste. Quickly mix & add 1/2cup water. Now add the fish & gently toss it all. Put 1 glass of water & bring to boil. Add the bodis, lower flame. Cover & cook for about 5-7 minutes. Add chopped dhania patti & close flame. Serve hot with rice.


Note: this recipe tastes best with fresh fish, if it's kept in the freezer for long, then maacher jhal will be a better idea.

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