Monday, June 22, 2009

Doi Machh

Ingredients:

Fish (preferably rohu fish)- 4 big pieces

Curd - 4 tbsp

Onions - 1 medium (grated/paste)

Ginger + green chili paste- 1 tbsp

Green Chilies – 2

Turmeric powder - 1/4 teaspoon

Bay Leaf - 1 small

Green Cardamom – 2 (roughly crushed)

Cinnamon - 1 inch

Sugar - 1teaspoon (or as per taste)

Salt - To taste

White Oil - 4 tablespoons

Method:

Rub a pinch of salt and turmeric on the fish pieces and keep aside.

In a bowl, beat the curd into a smooth paste with 1/4th cup water and keep aside.

Heat oil in a pan. Fry the fish lightly for 1 min each side and remove.

Add the beaten curd to the fried fish and set aside.

Add bay leaves, cardamom, cinnamon to the hot oil and fry for 30 seconds.

Add grated onion, ginger + green chili paste, turmeric powder, salt and sugar. Fry well on medium heat till oil separates.

Add fish mixed with curd and green chili slits. Lower the heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes (uncovered) turning the fish pieces once in between. You may adjust desired gravy consistency at this stage.

Serve hot with plain white rice.

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