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Fish in Mustard Curry

Bihar

The Bihari version of the popular mustard fish curry.

Ingredients

  • Fish: 500g (Rohu or Catla)
  • Mustard Seed Paste: 3 tbsp
  • Garlic Paste: 1 tbsp
  • Tomato: 1, puréed
  • Turmeric Powder: 1 tsp
  • Red Chili Powder: 1.5 tsp
  • Mustard Oil: for frying and curry
  • Salt: to taste

Instructions

  1. 1

    Marinate fish with salt and turmeric, then shallow fry until golden. Set aside.

  2. 2

    In a pan, heat mustard oil. Add mustard-garlic paste and fry for a minute.

  3. 3

    Add tomato purée and spice powders. Cook until oil separates.

  4. 4

    Add 2 cups of water, bring to a boil.

  5. 5

    Add fried fish and simmer for 10 minutes.

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