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Doi Mach

From the land of hilsa, comes Doi Mach. Fish marinated in a simple curd marinade and cooked with whole spices. A simple and light fish preparation served with steamed rice is a meal to remember.

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Main ingredients Rohu fish, Yogurt, Ghee, Bay leaves, Cloves, Green cardamoms, Onions, Green chillies
Cuisine Bengali
Course Main course seafood
Prep time 25-30 minutes
Cook time 20-25 minutes
Serve 4
Taste Mild
Level of cooking Easy
Others Non vegetarian

Ingredients                 

  • 600 grams Rohu fish, cut into darnes     
  • 1 cup yogurt (dahi/doi)                                           
  • Salt to taste
  • 2 tablespoons ghee                                         
  • 2 bay leaves                 
  • 4-6 cloves                    
  • 3-4 green cardamoms            
  • 2 small onions, grated                 
  • 3 green chillies, slit 
  • Seeded and slit green chillies for garnish    
  • Steamed rice to serve        

Method  

  1. Take yogurt in a parat, add salt and mix well. Add the fish darnes and coat them with this mixture. Set aside to marinate for 20 minutes.
  2. Heat ghee in a non-stick kadai and add bay leaves, cloves and green cardamoms, mix and sauté for 15 seconds. Add onions, mix and sauté for 5-7 minutes.
  3. Add green chillies and mix well. Add fish along with the yogurt. Mix and bring to a boil. Cover and cook on a low heat for 7-8 minutes.
  4. Switch the heat off, transfer into a serving bowl, garnish with slit green chillies and serve hot with steamed rice
  5. Chef’s tip: Some people like this recipe cooked in mustard oil.  If you wish to use mustard oil, heat it to a smoking point, cool it and then use as normal.
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