Name: Doi Bhetki Curry recipe by Susmita Mitra at BetterButter
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: Whole Bhetki fish - 2 (500 gm); Yogurt 1/2 cup; Chopped Onion 1/2 cup; Green chillies 5-6; Ginger garlic paste 2 tsp; Turmeric powder 1 tsp; Cumin powder 1 tsp; Coriander powder 2 tsp; Red chili powder 1 tsp; Garam masala powder 1 tsp; Black pepper powder 1 tsp; Bay leaf 2; 3-4 cardamom; Mustard oil 1 cup; Salt to taste; 2-3 cloves

ABOUT Doi Bhetki Curry RECIPE

Doi Bhetki is a mildly spiced flavorful Bengali fish curry, where fish steaks cooked in a yogurt based gravy. I love this fish for its own unique taste and less bones. Try this version of Bhetki; you’ll love the taste and flavor of this simple, yet delicious fish curry!

Ingredients Serving: 2

Whole Bhetki fish - 2 (500 gm)
Yogurt 1/2 cup
Chopped Onion 1/2 cup
Green chillies 5-6
Ginger garlic paste 2 tsp
Turmeric powder 1 tsp
Cumin powder 1 tsp
Coriander powder 2 tsp
Red chili powder 1 tsp
Garam masala powder 1 tsp
Black pepper powder 1 tsp
Bay leaf 2
3-4 cardamom
Mustard oil 1 cup
Salt to taste
2-3 cloves

Instructions

Mix turmeric , red chili powder and salt in a bowl. Add cleaned fish to the spice mix and marinate for 30 minutes
Grind onions, green chilies, ginger, and garlic with little water to form smooth paste
Heat oil in a wide pan. Fry one fish at a time on medium heat, cook on both sides. Remove and drain excess oil from fish on paper towel.
Now, add 2 tablespoon of the same oil to a heavy bottomed pan. Add cloves, cardamom and bay leaf.
Add the ground paste and saute until the raw aroma goes away. This will take about 10 to 15 minutes.
Now add the spice powders into the pan and cook for about 3 to 5 minutes. Add 1 cup water, mix well and bring it to boil.
Add in whisked yogurt, salt and gently mix. Bring it to boil on high flame. Simmer and cook for 10 minutes.
Add fried fish into the curry and cook for another 5 minutes. Switch off and serve hot with rice

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