Thick, meaty fish like mahimahi works best in this doi maach (yogurt fish) recipe. Garnish Bengali Fish Curry with fresh cilantro and serve with basmati rice or Curd Rice for a complete Indian & Bangladeshi SeaFood meal.
Ingredients:
Spice mix:
=> 2 tbsp of Coriander seeds
=> 1 tsp of Cumin seeds
=> 2 pcs of Hot red chilies (Dried)
=> 2 pcs of Cloves (whole)
=> 2 pcs of Green cardamom pods
=> 1 pcs of Cinnamon stick (1 inch)
Fish:
=> 2 1/4 pounds of Mahimahi (cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces)
=> 3-4 tsp of Ground turmeric
=> 1-2 tsp of Salt
=> 2 tbsp of Canola oil (divided)
Sauce:
=> 3/4 cup of Red onion (finely chopped)
=> 1 tsp of Peeled fresh ginger (grated)
=> 1 pcs of Garlic clove (minced)
=> 1 pcs of Bay leaf
=> 1/4 cup of Water
=> 1/4 tsp of Salt
=> 1/2 tsp of Sugar
=> 1 cup of Plain Milk yogurt (whole)
Preparation:
=> Combine all 6 ingredients in a spice or coffee grinder; process until finely ground to make Spicy mix.
=> Now combine mahimahi, turmeric, and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a large bowl; toss well. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
=> Add half of fish; cook 5 minutes or until fish is lightly browned and flakes easily when tested with a fork (do not overcook). Remove from pan. Repeat procedure with remaining fish and oil to make the Fish ready.
=> Add onion to pan; saute 5 minutes or until tender. Add ginger, garlic, and bay leaf; saute 2 minutes. Add ground spice mix; cook 2 minutes. Stir in water, 1 teaspoon salt, and sugar. Remove pan from heat; gradually stir in yogurt.
=> Cook over low heat 5 minutes, stirring constantly. Return fish and accumulated juices to pan. Cook over low heat 5 minutes or just until heated. Discard bay leaf & take the sauce to serving dish.
=> Dish is ready for serve.
#) Note:
-> Slowly add the yogurt to the sauce for smooth results.
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