Fish Curry

Fish is one of the most popular non vegetarian dish that is being regularly featured in Indian Cuisine over the years. Fish are so versatile that they are being used on wide range of items starting from Salad to Baked and from Fried to Curry based dishes. Especially, the tastes of Indian fish curries are so delicious that it gained the popularity beyond the borders. However, the culture of cooking fish curry varies as per the taste of each region. Today’s recipe is based upon East Indian Cuisine.

Health Benefits:

Fish: Experts around the Globe have found that adding fish on our regular diet could make significant health benefits. Fish is full of Omega 3 fatty acids which help to develop and maintain the cardiovascular system and likely to help prevent the risk of cancer. It not only helps to lower the mental depression and anxiety but also have anti inflammatory properties that helpful in relieving painful conditions like arthritis, and cystitis. Fish is also excellent source of vitamins, proteins & minerals that benefits our general health.

As recommended by American health Association, we should eat fish at least twice in a week, which help to prevent heart disease, lower blood pressure and reduce the risk of heart attacks and strokes.

Ingredients:

·         Fish (as per choice) – 1 Medium

·         Potato (Sliced) – 1(Optional)

·         Onion (Sliced) – 1 (Medium)

·         Tomato Puree – 4-5 tbsp

·         Cumin Powder – ½ tsp

·         Coriander Powder – ½ tsp

·         Turmeric Powder – 1 tsp

·         Red Chili Powder – 2 tsp

·         Salt as per taste

·         Cooking Oil – 6 tbsp

·         Water – 1 cup

For Grinding:

·         Onion (Chopped) – 1 (Small)

·         Ginger – 1 inch piece

·         Garlic Cloves – 5 Nos

·         Poppy Seeds (KhusKush) – ½ tsp

·         Cumin Seeds – ½ tsp

Preparation Method:

Ø  Cut Fish into 4-5 pieces and clean them properly.

Ø  Then take a container and marinate the fish pieces with Salt, ½ tsp Turmeric Powder & ½ tsp Red Chili Powder and keep aside for 15 minutes.

Ø  Grind Onion, Ginger, Garlic Cloves, Poppy Seeds & Cumin seeds to make a fine paste.

Ø  Heat 4 tbsp Oil in a Pan and fry the Marinated Fish pieces till they are golden brown; then transfer the fried fishes onto a paper towel which will soak excess oil; keep aside.

Ø  Heat 2 tbsp of Oil in the same Pan; add Sliced Onion and sauté till light brown.

Ø  Then add grinded Paste and sauté in a medium flame till its raw smell goes off.

Ø  Now add Tomato Puree and cook till it separates Oil.

Ø  Then add Sliced Potato, Salt, Turmeric Powder, Red Chili Powder, Cumin Powder, Coriander Powder and cook for 2-3 minutes; add Water and boil around 10 minutes.

Ø  Finally add the Fried Fish Pieces in the curry and again cook for around 5 minutes.

Ø  Now the “Fish Curry” is ready. Serve hot.

Fish Curry is well served with Steamed Rice.