Doi Maach ( Bengali Fish Curry ) RECIPE#228

 THIS RECIPE IS ADAPTED FROM  AN ARTICLE ON NDTV FOOD BY CHEF Aditya Bal !

Step 1:- Wash  the fish  ( 2-3 lb/ 1-1 1/2 kg )  thoroughly for  2-3 times , removes all  the  "scales" ,  and make a cut on its  ( ventral ) sides , remove  all  the  entrails  and the gills , wash  again thoroughly .

And cut into  3-4  pieces , 

"marinate "the fish pieces with  lemon juice  , turmeric powder and salt  keep aside 

Step 4:- Heat  a pan ( NON STICK )  .  Add 4-5   teaspoon of oil .  

Add  the "marinated  "fish  pieces ",  and fry  for  4-5 on medium flame ,  now  flip  to the other side .  and keep aside .

Step 5:-  Crush 3-4 cardamom , 3-5 cloves and a cinnamon stick  and keep aside .

Step 6:-  Splutter mustard seeds, cumin seeds and step 5 spices in the same pan ( step 4) , 

 add onion paste ( paste from a big  red/ yellow onion ) , saute until the oil separates from  the  paste 

 now add "crushed ginger and garlic" ( 2-3 table spoon ) , saute for 3-4 minutes 

 Now add 1/2- 3/4  cup of fresh curd , and turmeric powder , a bay leaf  and a 1/2 cup of water .

 add 1/4 cup of  golden or black raisins , 

 add another cup of water and  salt  allow to boil 

Step 7:-   Now add the step 4 fried fish pieces ,  1-2 table spoons of lemon juice , 1 teaspoon of palm sugar   and 3-4 green chilles ( splitted ) ,

 and cook for 20- 25 minutes on low medium flame. 

Step 8:-  Doi Maach ( Bengali Fish Curry )   is ready .....:) Enjoy  with   steamed rice ? Neer dosa   ( http://jesacos5.blogspot.com/2016/05/neer-dosa-water-dosa-thin-rice-crepes.html )  :)............JA-Mathew - :)