Mustard Fish Curry
Uttar Pradesh
A pungent fish curry made with a mustard seed paste.
Ingredients
- Fish: 500g (Rohu or similar freshwater fish)
- Mustard Seeds (Black): 2 tbsp
- Garlic Cloves: 4-5
- Tomatoes: 2, puréed
- Turmeric Powder: 1 tsp
- Red Chili Powder: 1 tsp
- Mustard Oil: 4 tbsp
- Salt: to taste
Instructions
- 1
Grind mustard seeds and garlic into a fine paste.
- 2
Lightly fry the fish pieces in mustard oil and set aside.
- 3
In the same oil, add the mustard-garlic paste and sauté for a minute.
- 4
Add tomato purée and spice powders. Cook until oil separates.
- 5
Add 2 cups of water and salt. Bring to a boil.
- 6
Gently add the fried fish pieces.
- 7
Simmer for 7-10 minutes. Garnish with coriander leaves.
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