Doodh Maach | Fish cooked with Milk
Doodh Maach, also known as Fish in Milk, is a delightful Bengali fish curry that stands out for its rich flavors and enticing aroma. What sets this dish apart is the delectable gravy prepared with milk, giving it a truly distinctive taste.
Servings 4 people
Calories 657kcal
Cost Rs 300
Ingredients
- 8 pieces Katla Mach/ Rehu Fish Chunks
- 500 ml Boiled Milk
- 50 g Cashew nut
- 4 Onions
- 1 Tsp. Ginger Paste
- 2 Tsp. Garlic Paste
- 1 Tsp. Green Chili Paste
- 2-3 Whole Green Chili
- ¼ bunch Cilantro
- 1 Bay Leaf
- 3 Green Cardamom Whole
- 1 Black Cardamom whole
- 1 Dry Red Chili
- 1 " Cinnamon Stick
- 1 Tsp. Bengali Garam Masala Powder
- 1 Tbsp. Sugar
- 1 Tsp. Salt or to taste
- 5 Tbsp. Mustard Oil
- 1 Tbsp. Ghee
Instructions
- Apply ¼ teaspoon of salt to the fish pieces and let them sit for 10 minutes.
- Cook 2 onions and blend them into a smooth paste.
- Finely dice the remaining onions.
- Create a paste with the soaked cashew nuts after 10 minutes of soaking.
- Next, heat the mustard oil in a pan until it changes color, then fry the diced onion until it becomes brown and crispy. Separate the fried onions from the oil.
- Gently fry the fish in the remaining oil and remove from the oil.
- Next, include Ghee in the remaining oil and heat it adequately.
- Enhance the Ghee-Oil blend with Bay Leaf, Green Cardamom, Whole Black Cardamom, Dried Red Chili, and Cinnamon Stick.
- Introduce the Boiled onion paste and continue cooking until the oil separates.
- Incorporate Ginger and Garlic Paste and Green Chili Paste, and cook for an additional minute on a lower flame.
- Subsequently, warm the milk for 1-2 minutes and add it to the seasoned spices, along with salt and sugar.
- Maintain a low flame and thoroughly combine the ingredients.
- Add the fried fish pieces and cook on a low flame for 5-7 minutes or until the gravy thickens to the desired texture.
- To finish Doodh Maach, garnish it with Slit Green Chilies and Fried onions.
- Serve Dudh Mach hot with steamed rice.
Notes
Debjani's Cooking Tips!
- Instead of using Katla Fish, Rohu, Bhetki, or any fish with bones can be used instead.
- If you have a nut allergy, you can substitute cashew nuts with poppy seed paste.
- The gravy can also be a thinner consistency instead of the thick gravy I prepared.
Nutrition
Serving: 200g | Calories: 657kcal | Carbohydrates: 42.9g | Protein: 47.8g | Fat: 33.7g | Saturated Fat: 8.1g | Cholesterol: 92mg | Sodium: 1344mg | Fiber: 2.5g | Sugar: 34.1g
