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Bengali Fish Curry
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 Ingredients |
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4 slices of fresh Carp or Striped Bass
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2 Tbsp of mustard seeds
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2 jalapenos
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1/2 tsp of Panch Foron [consists of equal
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quantities of mustard seeds, fenugreek(methi),
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Cumin(jeera), aniseeds(saunf), and nigella(Kala Jira)
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1/2 tsp turmeric
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salt to taste
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2 Tbsp of oil or ghee
Method
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Apply salt and 1/4 tsp of the turmeric to the
fish.
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Now heat oil in a non stick pan and fry the fish carefully till golden on both sides.
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Remove the fish and keep aside.
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In a blender , make a paste of the mustard seeds, the jalapenos and 1/2 cup water .
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You will take 3-4 mins to make this paste as the mustard seeds are tough to grind.
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In the remaining oil add the panch foron and the add this mustard paste.
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Fry for 4-5 mins and then add the fish, turmeric and salt.
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Adjust the water if needed.
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Cook for 10 mins till done, and garnish with cilantro.
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Serve hot with steamed rice.
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