Bengali Fish Curry- This dish i Got from my Benagli friend
what we need?
4 slices of fresh Carp or Striped Bass
2 tbsp of mustard seeds
2 chillies
1/2 tsp of
mustard seeds, fenugreek (methi), cummin seeds(jeera), and nigella(kala jeera) and tsp turmeric
salt to taste
2 tbsp of oil
How to???
Apply salt and 1/4 tsp of the turmeric to the fish. Now heat oil in a non stick pan and fry the fish carefully till golden on both sides.
Remove the fish and keep aside.
In a blender, make a paste of the mustard seeds, the Chillies and 1/2 cup water.
You will take 3-4 mins to make this paste.
In the remaining oil add the mustard seeds, fenugreek , cummin seeds, and nkala jeera and then add this mustard paste.
Fry for 4-5 mins and then add the fish, turmeric and salt.
Adjust the water if needed.
Cook for 10 mins till done, and garnish with cilantro.
Mushroom Fry
What we need?
4 tablespoon(s) oil & 6 green chillies
2 medium onion(s) chopped finely
400 grams (about 16 oz.) button mushrooms
½ teaspoon(s) turmeric powder
½ teaspoon(s) Garam masala
1 teaspoon(s) dry mint powder 1 teaspoon(s) crushed black pepper 1 tablespoon(s) Garlic & Ginger paste 1 teaspoon(s) dried fenugreek leaves powdered
1 tablespoon(s) cream
2 teaspoon(s) lime juice
salt to taste
1. Heat the oil in a heavy-based pan and fry the green chillies and Ginger & garlic paste. Add the chopped onions and fry on medium heat for about 3 minute(s) or till the onions are pink/ lightly brown.
2. Add the mushrooms, crushed black pepper and the rest of the ingredients except for the cream, lime juice and salt. Stir fry on high heat till it is well coated with the oil. Mix in the salt, cover and cook on medium / low heat for about 8 - 9 minutes or till the mushroom is cooked but not soggy.
3. Reduce the heat to low. Mix in the cream and lime juice. Remove from heat and keep covered for 2 minutes
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Paneer fry
What do we need?
4 cups crumbled paneer or cottage cheese ,2 medium onion(s) chopped
1 teaspoon(s) cumin , 4 flake(s) garlic chopped
3 green chilli(es) chopped ,1 teaspoon garam masala powder
½ teaspoon of turmeric powder
2 medium tomato(es) chopped
4 curry leaves chopped
2 tablespoons ghee (clarified butter) / oil
salt and pepper to taste
finely chopped coriander leaves to garnish.
How to Make it?
1.Heat the clarified butter/oil till it is very hot. Drop in the cumin seeds and let them splutter. Add the chopped green chilli(es), garlic and curry leaves .
2.Stir fry for a few seconds. Now add the chopped onion(s) and saute on medium heat for 2 minute(s) or till the onions are translucent and crunchy.
3.Add the chopped tomato(es), turmeric powder, salt and pepper. Stir fry on medium / low heat for 3 minutes or till the fat leaves the sides of the pan.
4.Now, add the garam masala powder and the crumbled paneer or cottage cheese. Mix well. Cover and cook on low heat for about 3 minutes. Garnish with finely chopped coriander leaves.
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