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Assamese Fish Curry

With this Assamese Fish Curry recipe, you may enjoy the realflavors of Assam. This gastronomic adventure takes you through Assamese cuisine'srich history and vivid ingredients. Enjoy the aromatic spices and intriguingflavors that make this dish a true Assamese delight.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Indian
Keyword: Assamese Fish Curry
Servings: 4
Calories: 300kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Heavy-bottomed pan
  • 1 Wooden spatula
  • 1 Mixing bowls
  • 1 Cutting board
  • 1 Knife
  • 1 Blender or mortar and pestle
  • 1 Serving dish

Ingredients

  • For the Marinade:
  • - 500g fish rohu or any freshwater fish
  • - 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
  • - Salt to taste
  • For the Curry:
  • - 2 tablespoons mustard oil
  • - 1 teaspoon fenugreek seeds
  • - 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
  • - 1 large onion finely chopped
  • - 2 tomatoes chopped
  • - 1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste
  • - 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
  • - 1 teaspoon red chili powder
  • - 2 green chilies slit
  • - 1 cup water
  • - Salt to taste
  • - A handful of fresh coriander leaves chopped

Notes

Step 1: Marinating the Fish
  1. Clean and wash the fish thoroughly.
  2. In a bowl, mix the fish with turmeric powder and salt. Allow it to marinate for at least 15 minutes.
Step 2: Heating Mustard Oil
  1. Heat mustard oil in a heavy-bottomed pan until it reaches smoking point.
  2. Turn off the heat and let it cool slightly. This step eliminates the pungent smell of raw mustard oil.
Step 3: Tempering
  1. Reheat the oil and add fenugreek seeds and mustard seeds.
  2. Once they start spluttering, add chopped onions and sauté until golden brown.
Step 4: Creating the Base
  1. Add ginger-garlic paste and sauté until the raw aroma disappears.
  2. Introduce tomatoes, turmeric powder, and red chili powder. Cook until the oil separates from the masala.
Step 5: Cooking the Fish Curry
  1. Gently place the marinated fish into the pan. Be careful not to break the pieces.
  2. Add slit green chilies and pour in water. Allow it to simmer on medium heat until the fish is cooked through.
  3. Season with salt according to taste.
Step 6: Garnishing and Serving
  1. Garnish the Assamese Fish Curry with fresh coriander leaves.
  2. Serve hot with steamed rice, the traditional accompaniment for this dish.