MASALA FISH CURRY/ FISH MASALA CURRY

FISH MASALA CURRY/ MASALA FISH CURRY/ SIMPLE FISH CURRY

FISH MASALA CURRY OR MASALA FISH CURRY is a simple, delicious and flavorful non-vegetarian recipe made with fish in tomato and onion gravy.

Fish masala curry is considered a healthy recipe because fish is a low calorie food and it contains protein, minerals and vitamins like A and D. fish are also valuable source of omega-3 fatty acids which reduce blood pressure and promote mental health. Consumption of fish can help in relieving depression.

As we can get varieties fish in India, Indian cuisine is known for its large assotment of fish curries with diversity of cooking style. I have shared a recipe of my style. It is a gravy dish in which fish are marinated and fried and served in onion-tomato gravy. It is called “machha jhola” in odia.

This recipe is a very simple and a nice recipe for beginners. Its taste delicious with steamed rice.

INGREDIENTS:

FOR MARINATION OF FISH:

1. Fish-1 kg

2. Salt

3. Turmeric powder-1 tsp

4. Red chili powder-1 tsp

5. Pepper powder-1/2 tsp

6. Lemon juice-1 tbsp

FOR GRAVY OF FISH CURRY:

1. Onions-2(medium)

2. Tomatoes-2( medium)

3. Ginger-1 inch

4. Garlic- 6 to 7 cloves

5. Salt

6. Oil

7. Coriander powder-1 tsp

8. Kashmiri red chili powder-1 tsp

9. Red chili powder-1 tsp

10. Cumin powder-1/2 tsp

11. Garam masala-1/2 tsP

12. Kasoori methi-1 tsp

13. Green chili-3 to 4

OTHER INGREDIENTS FOR FISH MASALA CURRY:

1. Oil for frying fish

2. Chopped coriander leaves for garnishing

METHODS FOR PREPARING MASALA FISH CURRY:

FOR MARINATION OF FISH:

1. Clean the fish and wash properly.

2. Add salt, turmeric powder, red chili powder, pepper powder and lemon juice.

3. Rub the fish very well with masala on by using hand.

4. Cover the fish and keep aside for 30 minutes.

FOR FRYING FISH:

1. For frying the fish heat a tawa or pan. Heat 3 to 4 tbsp mustard oil .when the oil became hot reduce the flame and add marinated fish in the oil.

2. Let the fish be cooked for 2 to 3 minutes on low flame.

3. After 3 minutes flip the fish carefully and let the other side be cooked. Fish should be fried slightly from both the side; otherwise it will become hard and will not soak the gravy.

4. Fry the fish both the sides till the raw smell of the fish gone. Then transfer the fried fish to a plate and keep aside.

FOR MAKING GRAVY:

1. Chop onion, ginger and garlic and make a paste of it. Chop tomatoes and make puree.

2. Heat oil in a kadhai or karai and add ½ tsp sugar. When the sugar became red add cumin seeds, cloves, green cardamom and cinnamon and let it cook for a while.

3. Add onion-ginger-garlic paste and saute for 2 minutes. Now add tomato puree and cook till it becomes dry and cooked properly.

4. Add all dry masala; coriander powder, cumin powder, red chili powder, kashmiri red chili powder, turmeric powder and salt. Mix well and fry it for 5 to 8 minutes.

5. When masala cooked nicely add 2 cups water and let it boil.when the curry start boiling add fried fish and let it simmer for 10 to 15 minutes.

6. Check the consistency of gravy. Now add kasoori methi, garam masala and gree chilies and let it cook for one minute.

7. Now masala fish curry is ready to serve. Add chopped coriander leaves and serve hot with steamed rice or boiled rice.

PREPARATION OF FISH CURRY WITH STEP BY STEP PHOTO:

FOR MARINATION OF FISH:

STEP-1: Clean and wash fish pieces.

STEP-2: Add salt, turmeric powder, red chili powder, pepper powder and lemon juice.

STEP-3: Rub the fish very well with masala on by using hand. Keep aside for 30 minutes.

FOR FRYING FISH:

STEP-1: For frying the fish heat a tawa or pan. Heat 3 to 4 tbsp mustard oil.

STEP-2: when the oil became hot; reduce the flame and add marinated fish in the oil.

STEP-3: Let the fish be cooked for 2 to 3 minutes on low flame. After 3 minutes flip the fish carefully and let the other side be cooked.

STEP-4: Fry the fish both the sides till the raw smell of the fish gone. Then transfer the fried fish to a plate and keep aside.

FOR MAKING GRAVY:

STEP-1: Chop onion, ginger and garlic and make a paste of it. Chop tomatoes and make puree.

STEP-2: Heat oil in a kadhai or karai and add ½ tsp sugar.

STEP-3: Cook it till the sugar become red.

STEP-4: When the sugar became red add cumin seeds, cloves, green cardamom and cinnamon and let it cook for a while.

STEP-5:Add onion-ginger-garlic paste and saute for 2 minutes.

STEP-6: Now add tomato puree and cook till it becomes dry and cooked properly.

STEP-7:Add all dry masala; coriander powder, cumin powder, red chili powder, kashmiri red chili powder, turmeric powder and salt. Mix well and fry it for 5 to 8 minutes.