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Mithila Fish Curry

Mithila Fish Curry

⏱️Prep: 20 mins
🔥Cook: 30 mins
🍽️Serves 4

🥘 Ingredients

  • 500g Rohu or Catla Fish
  • 2 tbsp Yellow Mustard seeds (Sarso) paste
  • 1 tbsp Garlic paste
  • 2 Tomatoes (chopped)
  • 1 tsp Turmeric powder
  • 2 tsp Red Chili powder
  • 1 tsp Coriander powder
  • Mustard Oil
  • Salt
  • Coriander leaves for garnish

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1

Marinate fish pieces with salt and turmeric.

2

Fry the fish in hot mustard oil until golden. Set aside.

3

In the same oil, add mustard seeds for tempering.

4

Add the mustard and garlic paste. Sauté well.

5

Add spices and tomatoes. Cook until oil separates.

6

Add water to make the gravy.

7

Once gravy boils, add the fried fish pieces.

8

Simmer for 5-7 minutes. Garnish with coriander.

💡 Cultural Significance

Fish is a symbol of fertility and auspiciousness in Mithila ("Maachh-Bhaat"). No celebration is complete without it for non-vegetarians.

Contributed by

✍️Mithilalegacy Team