Description
Discover a simple yet delectable recipe for Doi Maach, a traditional Bengali fish curry. This signature dish, which boasts a base of curd or yogurt, can be prepared effortlessly in just half an hour by following the steps outlined below.
Ingredients
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- 6 pieces Fish Chunk (around 500g)
- 200g Plain Curd
- 3 Tbsp. Onion Paste (Optional)
- 1Tbsp. Ginger Paste (Optional)
- 1 Tbsp. Garlic Paste (Optional)
- 3-4 Green Chilli
- 1/2 Tsp. Bengali Garam Masala Powder
- 1/2 Tsp. Kashmiri Chilli Powder
- 1 Tsp. Turmeric Powder
- 1 Tbsp. Sugar
- 2 Tbsp. Mustard Oil
- 1 Tsp. Salt or to taste
Instructions
- Ensure that the Fish chunks are thoroughly washed before applying a small amount of Salt and Turmeric Powder to them.
- In a large bowl (preferably a Glass Bowl with a lid), whisk the plain curd or plain yogurt using a spoon.
- Next, incorporate the Onion Paste, Ginger Paste, Garlic Paste, Bengali Garam Masala Powder, Kashmiri Chilli Powder, Turmeric Powder, Sugar, Salt, and Mustard Oil into the yogurt, ensuring they are well combined.
- To dilute the mixture, add a minimum of two cups of water.
- Place the Fish pieces onto the yogurt mixture, ensuring that each piece is evenly coated, and allow them to marinate for approximately 45 minutes to 1 Hour.
To Make Doi Maach in Microwave:
- Place the fish, along with the marinade, into a microwave-safe bowl that has a lid.
- Microwave the bowl on medium heat, or 40%, for 20 minutes.
- Following this, uncover the bowl and insert sliced green chilies.
- Proceed to microwave the bowl on high heat, or 100%, for an additional 10 minutes. This will infuse the Doi Maach with a delightful scent of green chilies while preserving their vibrant color.
Making Doi Maach in normal Stove:
- If a microwave oven is not accessible, simply place the fish in a pan with the curd mixture and cook over low heat for 15 minutes.
- Then, increase the flame to high and cook for an additional 5 minutes after adding green chilies.
- Allow the dish to rest for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Instead of plain curd, you can use Yogurt with no added flavor.
- You can skip Onion, garlic, and ginger.
- You may skip Turmeric powder if you want your curry a bit whitish.
- Prep Time: 1 hour
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Category: Fish
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Bengali
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 150g
- Calories: 215
- Sugar: 6.1g
- Sodium: 674mg
- Fat: 11.4g
- Saturated Fat: 2.6g
- Carbohydrates: 18.5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 9.4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg