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.