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Kasundi Machchi-SK Khazana

Fish cooked in a mustard paste flavoured gravy – a Bengali speciality This is a Sanjeev Kapoor exclusive recipe.

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Kasundi Machchi-SK Khazana

Main IngredientsKasundi mustard, Pomfret
CuisineBengali
CourseMain Course Seafood
Prep Time26-30 minutes
Cook time16-20 minutes
Serve4
TasteSpicy
Level of CookingEasy
OthersNon Veg

Ingredients list for Kasundi Machchi-SK Khazana

  • 1 1/2 tabl cup Kasundi mustard
  • 300 grams Pomfret cut into darnes
  • to taste Salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon Turmeric powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Red chilli powder
  • 3 tablespoons Poppy seeds (khus khus) soaked
  • 2 Green chillies chopped
  • 1 tablespoon Yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons Mustard oil
  • 1 Medium onion sliced
  • 4 Green chillies slit
  • 1 teaspoon Fresh coriander leaves chopped
  • for garnish Fresh coriander sprig

Method

  1. Put fish pieces in a bowl. Add salt, turmeric powder, chilli powder and 1½ tablespoons kasundi mustard, mix well and set aside to marinate.
  2. Blend together poppy seeds along with the water they were soaked, chopped green chillies and yogurt to a smooth paste.
  3. Heat mustard oil in a non-stick pan till it reaches smoking point. Add onion and sauté till translucent. Add marinated fish pieces and mix.
  4. Add some water to remaining kasundi mustard, mix well and add this to the fish. Add prepared paste. Rinse the blender jar with 1 cup water and add to the fish, mix lightly and cook for a minute.
  5. Add slit green chillies and salt, mix and simmer till the fish is fully cooked. Add coriander leaves and mix well.
  6. Garnish with coriander sprig and serve hot.
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