This spicy Bengali Bata fish curry will tingle your palate. This mouth-watering dish is perfect for lunch and dinner parties at home. One of the favourite dishes of Bengal, bata fish curry has the flavour of the panch phoran (five-spice blend) and is generally enjoyed with steaming hot rice.
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Spicy Bata Fish Curry
Servings 2-3 people
Prep Time 40 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Bata Fish (Bata Maach)
- 2 tbsp Mustard paste
- 1/2 tsp Cumin Powder
- 1/2 tsp Panch Phoron (Five Spice Blend)
- 2-3 pieces Green Chilies
- 6 tbsp Mustard Oil
- 1 tsp turmeric powder
- 1/2 tsp Red Chili Powder
- Salt - to taste
Instructions
- Begin by cleaning the fish thoroughly and marinate with salt and turmeric powder for 15 minutes.
- In a pan, heat a little oil and fry the fish till it is lightly browned on both sides.
- After removing the fried fish and setting it aside, add panch phoran and green chilies in the remaining oil.
- Now add a little water about 3-4 cup to the pan. Mix in cumin powder and mustard paste and stir them well.
- Add the turmeric powder, red chili powder and ½ cup water and let everything cook together.
- When the gravy starts to boil, add the fried fish and salt as required.
- Cover and close for 5 minutes till the fish simmers. When the oil starts separating from the gravy, remove from flame and serve with steamed rice.