Sunday 13 January 2013

PABDA MACHER JHAAL

PABDA FISH



INGREDIENTS:

Fish(pabda) - 4 medium size

Mustard Seeds - 4 tsp

Turmeric powder - 1 tsp

Salt - To taste

Black Cumin Seeds - Pinch of (kalojeera)

Bay Leaf - 1 (optional )

Green Chilies - 3-4  slit

Mustard Oil - 3 tbsp

Coriander Leaves - 1 tbsp chopped


PABDA MACHER JHAAL


HOW TO COOK:
  • Apply 1/2 tsp turmeric powder and 1 tsp salt to the fish and keep aside for 15 minutes. 
  • Wash and grind together the mustard seeds, 1/2 tsp salt and 2 green chilies to a fine paste. 
  • Heat oil in a pan and fry the fish lightly in batches on high flame. 
  • Discard any leftover oil, and heat the remaining oil. 
  • Turn down the flame and add the black cumin seeds and bay leaf. 
  • When they splutter , add the mustard paste.
  • Add 1/2 tsp turmeric powder and fry for 2-3 minutes on a low flame.  
  • Add water,salt to taste, green chilies and bring to boil. 
  • Lower the flame, add the fish and allow to simmer till the fish is cooked through. 
  • Normally pabda cook in 3-4 minutes . 
  • Garnish with fresh coriander and a few drop of mustard oil. 
  • Serve hot with plain rice. 

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