TOMATO GARLIC FISH

 

Rui Mach or Rohu Fish is supposed to be one of the regular diet in every Bengali household. There are lots of variety in recipes of Rohu fish in Bengali cuisine. If you like a light fish curry, this is a truely delicious and all time hit fish recipe. Not only for regular basis, it can be a scrumptious party dish also. Such a delectable dish is Tomato Garlic Fish, which will tickle your tastebuds and make your lunch or dinner delightful.

INGREDIENTS:
1 lb or 4 Steaks of Rohu Fish / Buffalo Carp
2 tbsps Freshly Grinded Garlic paste
1-2 Green Chillies (paste)
1 tsp Turmeric powder
1/2 tsp Red Chilli powder (as per taste)
1 Medium Sized Tomato (pureed)
1/2 tsp Cumin seeds
1 tsp Lime Juice
1 tbsp finely chopped Cilantro (coriander leaves)
4 tbsps Mustard Oil (preferably)
Salt to taste

METHOD:

Clean and wash the fish steaks nicely. Make it pat dry.

Marinate the fish steaks with 1/2 tsp turmeric powder, lime juice and little salt. Set aside for 30 minutes to 1 hour.

 

Heat mustard oil in a pan. Fry the marinated fish steaks till light brown. Remove from oil by using a slotted spoon. Keep aside.

Add cumin seeds in the remaining oil. After 30 seconds, add green chilli paste and garlic paste in it. Fry for 1-2 minutes on medium low heat or till the raw smell of the garlic disappeared.

 

Add red chilli powder, remaining turmeric powder in it. Saute for a minute then add tomato puree and salt in it. Keep stirring for 3 minutes till spices leave oil from the side of the pan.

At this time add 1 cup warm water in it. When it starts to boil, add fried fish pieces in it. Cover and cook for 5-6 minutes on medium heat.

Add chopped cilantro in it. Fold nicely.

Serve hot with steamed rice or pulao.

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