Name: Pabda fish curry (pabdar jhal) recipe by Susmita Mitra at BetterButter
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: Pabda fish 1/2 kg; Kalonji seeds 1/2 tsp; Turmeric powder 1tsp; Chopped green chili 2tsp; Chopped onion 1/3 cup; Tomato paste 2tbsp; Cumin powder 1tsp; salt as per taste; Mustard oil 6tbsp; Chopped coriander leaves

ABOUT Pabda fish curry (pabdar jhal) RECIPE

Pabda fish curry is a traditional bengoli dish.. pabda fish cooked in a spicy thick gravy..

Ingredients Serving: 6

Pabda fish 1/2 kg
Kalonji seeds 1/2 tsp
Turmeric powder 1tsp
Chopped green chili 2tsp
Chopped onion 1/3 cup
Tomato paste 2tbsp
Cumin powder 1tsp
salt as per taste
Mustard oil 6tbsp
Chopped coriander leaves

Instructions

Marinade the fish pieces with a pinch of turmeric powder and salt.
Heat oil and fry the fish and keep aside.
Add kalonji, chopped onion and fry a little.
Add chopped green chili, cumin powder, salt, turmeric powder, tomato paste and a little bit water to it.. cook for 5min in a low flame.
Add water and give it a nice boil.
Add the fried fish pieces to the curry.
When the curry becomes thicken add chopped coriander leaves.
Serve with plain white rice.

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