Cover and let cook on low heat for about 15 minutes. ( Log Out /  The ultimate comfort food that made our home feel like home, no matter where in the world we were. Macher Jhol refers to fish curry in Bengali and there are countless different ways fish curry can be prepared.What I am sharing today is the simplest version of a Bengali fish curry using salmon. I had to change up things a bit since I didn’t get chicken wings to begin with and so used drumsticks. xx, 3. But there is one more fish eating community…that’s the Goans? ( Log Out /  mgh, yes that’s smart. lol it looks like we’ve literally exchanged recipes this week! Another beautiful dish I must try. I have posted both of these recipes. To rub on the fish: Fish curry is one of the most versatile fish dishes. Let cook for about 30 seconds until the seeds pop. Beat the curd until smooth. 1/2 tomato, diced (can be substituted with 1/2 tsp tomato ketchup or paste) Add the onion, garlic and ginger to the pan and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes over a medium-high heat. Rub the salmon pieces with the salt and turmeric. the mustard imparts it so much flavor without it being too overpowering. xx, 2 pounds fillet or steak of wild fish with skin-in (preferably a high Omega 3 fish like salmon) 1 Large Onion, diced or sliced Today, I will share with you my version of Salmon diye Doi Maachh, where the salmon is poached in the gravy and the taste is so darn awesome that my daughters lick it up. Nor is she the one to note down exact recipes. Put the onion, garlic, ginger, chilli and coriander stems in a food processor or blender, then whizz to … 1/2 tsp salt My friend Samita suggested this recipe to me recently one evening amidst all of us ladies bantering as usual at a recent gathering at her place. Once the oil is heated, pour the kalo jeere and let fry for 15 seconds. Heat the oil in a skillet over medium-high heat; cook the fish in the oiled skillet until golden brown, 2 … It’s of easy and simple diy curry. Americans who favor Tex-Mex food are similar – but I can’t handle the heat there either. Here is how you achieve it. Strain this mixture and pour over the fish. Rice, lentils, and fish curry. It takes about 15-20 minutes and serves 3-4 people. https://kitchenmai.com/doi-maach-bengali-fish-curry-with-yoghurt Also check, Bengali fish curry with potatoes and cauliflower. True no one can beat the bengalis and mallus! Maddy’s (non-Bengali) version of ‘macher jhol’ – a Bengali-style light fish curry. This is that one little secret trick that’ll transform your Indian Salmon curry into something so irresistibly good! Use the same wok + fish fried oil: Cook the rest of the curry in the same wok you fried the salmon & also use the fish fried left over oil. I am sure you won’t be disappointed. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Let cook for about 30 seconds until the seeds pop. Pour this garnished oil over the baked fish. https://blog.arousingappetites.com/bangladeshi-fish-curry-shorshe mgh, yeah this is a good curry to have in your repertoire if you are a fish lover. It will be good up to 5 days in the fridge after cooking. . yeah definitely sounds like you are just a few steps away from trying a fish curry now . I checked out some online recipes for bengali curry and some of them used tomatoes which my diet does not permit. Maddy’s (non-Bengali) version of ‘macher jhol’ – a Bengali-style light fish curry. Learn how your comment data is processed. In a food processor, blend mustard seeds, green chillies, turmeric, red chili pow and salt with 1/2 cup water to form a smooth paste. This Salmon Curry in Indian Style is so easy to make at home with just a few handy oriental spices. And you know the best thing about this curry? Though very different your post reminded me of my recipe for salmon with mustard and dill (posted long ago in the blog) that I haven’t made in a while. Process: In a heavy bottomed pan heat the oil and over a high flame-fry each side of the fish for 2 to 3 minutes, then remove from oil. Thanks for sharing with us on Throwback Thursday! Your email address will not be published. heat the oil and add the tadka ingredients. 1/4 tsp cumin seeds. The straining does tone down the pungency considerably and also makes the texture of the curry better. Gurjali Macher Jhol (Bengali-Style Fish Curry with Indian Salmon or Rawas) It’s been a while since I shared my last recipe. 1/2 tsp turmeric powder Marinade the salmon pieces in 1 and a half tsp of haldi and season generously with salt. Change ), You are commenting using your Facebook account. ADD Coach Training Field founder; ADD Coaching co-founder I LOVE the easy ones that look otherwise. Required fields are marked *. In a food processor, blend mustard seeds, green chillies, turmeric, red chili pow and salt with  1/2 cup water to form a smooth paste. Even “three-alarm chili” is too hot for me — and my brother’s recipe for 10 Alarm burns down my house! Salmon simmering in the light curry of onions, garlic, ginger, tomatoes and turmeric. You, however, can also use salmon for the recipe. In a tadka pan, heat the oil and add the tadka ingredients. 1/2 tsp kalo jeere (black cumin) Yum yum !! I miss my mom’s fish curry every day. Fish Curry (Bengali Style) is a delightful recipe native to the state of Bengal. ‘. Indian Bridal Inspiration: Sabysachi Mukherjee. yes absolutely Mollie. I’m glad you and your family enjoyed it. Mast hoga re! https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/user/756089/recipe/bangladeshi-salmon-curry Add in salt, tomatoes (or ketchup) and the remaining haldi. Pieces of salmon, cut in squares, marinaded in turmeric and salt. Thank you Samita! , Your email address will not be published. How could I forget the Goans! When hot, flash fry the salmon and transfer the fish to the cauliflower curry pan. Indeed this dish looks interesting. All the write ups are so well described & the pictures are great too….of course the Macher Jhol stands out 4 sure…..A Bong after all….Heeeee Heeee…!! Add the rest of the water and blend again. ha ha Avila. Serve with a plate of hot rice and make sure to mix it with the curry to enjoy the true flavor of ‘macher jhol’. Add in ginger garlic paste and cook for 1 min. Nothing can stop this fish eating mallu now Ha Ha , Over the past few weeks I have made some variations of the traditional Kerala fish curry, which I will post soon. Turn off the heat and cover the mixture to let the salmon continue cooking until ready to serve. 1/4 tsp ginger paste Thanks, Indu! So in the end I really did what Samita had suggested. Hi Angie, is it just your family that doesn’t like fish or do you not like it either? ( Log Out /  Pieces of salmon, cut in squares, marinaded in turmeric and salt Kalo jeere (black cumin) – the most important spice for Bengali cuisine! Thank you so much! So I think it’s only a matter of time before they like fish curry. What an incredible color – I imagine straining does temper it a bit! Serve the salmon shorshe with hot steamed rice. If the mixture is … 300g oily fish fillets cut into 2” pieces (I’ve used barramundi, but you could also use red snapper, salmon, pomfret, sea bass, tilapia…) 2 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into narrow wedges Salmon simmering in the light curry of onions, garlic, ginger, tomatoes and turmeric. https://www.bbc.co.uk/food/recipes/salmon_curry_and_chips_43767 https://ronitpenso.wordpress.com/2013/02/17/salmon-fillet-with-dill-mustard-honey-topping/, I already bought the salmon and ingredients and plan to make your dish tomorrow. Looks so very tasty. I have been having a craving for fish curry this month and seeing your delicious mustard sauce fish curry, my craving has intensified. Rub fish evenly with half of the salt, turmeric, and cayenne; set aside. I love kerala fish curry any day but this one is a close second! She is not the one to fuss over recipes. 1/2 tsp turmeric powder Thank you, For me, that dish is bhaat, daal, and macher jhol. Coat the salmon in the tomato and spinach sauce, taking care not to break up the salmon pieces. You are absolutely right. Can’t live without it? excellent recipe….. myself being a bong, fish with mustard sauce is my favorite! Heat oil in a pan/kadai, add in onions and cook till golden brown. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do! Cut the salmon into big chunks, around 6cm x 6cm, and add to the pan. Strain this mixture using a strainer and keep aside. My indian palate is very strong . Stir in the garlic and ginger and fry for a minute. Mop it off with long grain white rice, brown rice, Quinoa, Chapathi or Tortilla, you have endless possibilities to make this curried Salmon your very own! Oil. After that description from Samita how could I not give it a try! Ingredients. And I think if I cook fish regularly, eventually I’ll get there. I’ll keep you posted! Add the salmon pieces to the oil and lightly fry for about 2-3 minutes on side. Add the sea salt. Increase the heat to high and gently drop in the salmon pieces. 1. Then I did not have blackened spice mix so created my own blend using your suggestion. https://thehappyfoodie.co.uk/recipes/salmon-and-spinach-curry Stir for a minute on low to medium heat. yes this is indeed one flavorful curry. You can try with fish tacos – or Fish pakoras. It is a very tasty combination. Add in chili and coriander powder and mix well. Thanks for sharing this lovely recipe. [recipe title=”Salmon in mustard sauce (Bengali Style Fish Curry)” time=”About 30 minutes” difficulty=”Easy” servings=”makes 4 servings when served with rice”], 6-8 Salmon pieces (boned-in and with skin preferred), about 1 inch thick Prepare 1 of hallibut or salmon fish head or any fish fillet. But today’s post is on the Bengali fish curry where mustard is the star. I will try yours soon too and let you know! My unaccustomed taste buds tend to become overwhelmed and can’t taste anything else. Yes I have posted one already…you can have a look here Check if the fish is done by sticking a fork in the fish. Loved going thru’ Godhuli (Mrs GCG)’s Blog. 1 tsp salt . Salt, to taste In a bowl, stir remaining salt, turmeric, and cayenne with mustard powder and 1 ⁄ … You can cook Halibut Fish Curry using 11 ingredients and 3 steps. Keep the skin on the fish if it’s wild! Fish does take a bit of time especially if you haven’t had it much since childhood. 2 Salmon Fillets - marinade in juice of 1 lemon and 2 tsp Cumin 1tbsp Veg Oil or mustard oil 1 onion 2 cloves garlic 2cm ginger 1 tbsp cumin My family hails from West Bengal in India and we’re obsessed with fish. as long as they don’t get fish everyday they are not considered as happy souls??…. Btw, I tried your chicken wing recipe too last night! But I have to try yours first! The best part about living in different countries is that we would get to try different types of local fish (pomphret, carp, Indonesian gurami, Bengali hilsa), but always cooked as a simple macher jhol with Bengali spices. Set aside for 30 minutes. ? The fish is deep fried before adding it to the gravy I’m saving this for inspiration, thanks darlin! Learn how your comment data is processed. My kids, though, prefer it fried. Lay fish in a flat dish. But as they get older they are more open to different dishes, including teriyaki salmon, etc. Rub the salmon pieces with the salt and turmeric. What d’ya think? Then I need to try your recipe next! “It takes a village to educate a world!”. Add in the onions, garlic, and ginger and fry this mixture together for a minute or till the onions are slightly brown. Heat oil on a non-stick pan – use your best judgment, but I usually add a little extra than I normally would. Sorshe salmon (salmon in mustard curry) Surmai (seer fish) gassi. Each region in the country has its own version of fish curry such as Bihari fish curry, Goan fish curry, Bengali fish curry, and more. thanks! mustard and dill sounds good! yes it is indeed very tasty. This recipe for Bengali Fish Curry provides 6-8 servings. . https://www.canadianliving.com/food/recipe/bengal-style-fish-curry Love the beautiful color of the sauce! Bake at 400 deg F (200 deg C) for 20 mins. Add the onion, garlic and ginger to the pan and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes over a medium-high heat. 1/2 trp mustard seeds Linking to Throwback Thursday this week. Ingredients of Halibut Fish Curry. 1/2 cup water plus 1 cup more water, For tadka(oil garnish) https://www.faskitchen.com/bengali-fish-curry-recipe-macher-jhol-recipe Keep aside for a few minutes. Add salt, add all the powdered spices, the ginger paste and a little bit of water and keep aside. species of fish from carp family. If it passes easily then the cooking is done. To make the doi maach or the Bengali fish curry with yoghurt you will need to follow two simple steps. And I … I’ve tried your recipe yesterday – I reduced the amount of chilies a bit, and added some grated ginger to the paste. So be prepared for a deluge of fish recipes! Yes its an easy and flavorful dish! This dish is really easy to make and looks so sophisticated! 2 tsp olive oil(or mustard oil) Sprinkle with fresh cilantro leaves! If the paste is burning or sticking to the base of the pan, add a splash of water. If the paste is burning or sticking to the base of the pan, add a splash of water. Put … thank you. Add the rest of the water and blend again. It’s usually simple and uncomplicated, the meal that you remember eating on a weeknight after a long day of school and homework. Add the rest of the water and blend again. Take an oven proof baking dish and place the salmon in it in a single layer. And so what she told me went something like this – ‘Indu, why don’t you try making it Bengali style – just make a paste of mustard and green chillies and mix it with the salmon(elaborate hand gesture here showing how the paste is to be applied) and bake it. Samita, cooks up lovely lip-smacking dishes in a jiffy in her easygoing, carefree manner. Serve with some cooked plain rice. Indian Salmon Curry – Juicy fresh Salmon pieces cooked in a fragrant onion based curry sauce that’s exactly what you’ll have. Pour half a cup of water into the mixture and let the salmon simmer in this mixture for a few minutes. Blueberry Banana Muffins (Blueberry Banana Bread), 4 th of July Special: Very Berry Pancakes, https://healthyindiankitchen.wordpress.com/2016/05/06/mustard-fish-curry-baked-in-oven/, https://ronitpenso.wordpress.com/2013/02/17/salmon-fillet-with-dill-mustard-honey-topping/, Shrimp Scampi with Basil Pesto (Paleo, AIP), Cookie Dough Bites || Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough(Paleo, AIP, Keto, Coconut free), Kheema Paratha || Minced Chicken Stuffed Flatbread (Paleo, AIP), AIP Cranberry Recipe Roundup | Real Food and Love, Cranberry Coconut Chutney (Paleo, Vegan, AIP), Olives and Cranberries Stuffed Flatbread with Avocado Spinach Basil Pesto(Paleo, Vegan, AIP). Return to a medium low heat and simmer for 6-8 minutes or until the salmon is just cooked through. This completes the Salmon Shorshe. . An European trip always brings smiles to our faces as we explore the culture, nature and the cuisine of a faraway land. Isn’t that just a step away? We have been travelling a lot. First, is to marinate the fish and second is too cook it. Prepare 1 cup of water. Ingredients. Plus it looked too easy! Enter your email address to follow this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. I am so glad you liked it! I too love mustard with salmon. 3/4 tsp red chilli pow I will definitely try it! Strain this mixture and pour over the fish. I have also made it over the stove top. It was very tasty! A little bit of extra oil makes curries more delicious! 3/4 pound skinless salmon fillet I always have salmon in the freezer so I’m thinking this recipe will be in the virtual recipe box. A pity we don’t cook fish or any non-veg food at home but will look out for Bengal fish curry when I eat out. Actually we all would eat fish if, like you said, the taste is not intense. And this is one curry that I am sure has come to stay in my kitchen. Fry the salmon on each side for a minute. 4 green chillies https://mrsgcg.com/2015/10/08/bengali-salmon-curry-macher-jhol (Madelyn Griffith-Haynie – ADDandSoMuchMore dot com) Quickly add the onion mix and fry for about a minute until the aroma hits you, then add the curry … Do not overcook! Tracey, yeah do give it a try. I am truly eager to try it – tho’ I am probably likely to dial back the heat in most of your recipes. Really? In Kerala too folks are the same – they start complaining if they don’t get their fish everyday! Btw have you posted your recipe for this? This spicy Bengali curry made with pomfret, turmeric, mustard seeds, and green chile peppers is perfect for fans of fish and Indian flavors. Doi maach. thx so much! Keep aside. For days when you crave a simple meal, you can easily make fish curry with the ingredients available in … Pieces of salmon, cut in squares, marinaded in turmeric and salt Kalo jeere (black cumin) – the most important spice for Bengali cuisine! Glad you enjoyed reading! Ingredients. After that I have made it a couple more times now and I additionally strain the paste to get a fine texture for the curry plus it takes away the very pungent mustard taste. Add in the salt Hey you are absolutely right! Ingredients. In a food processor, blend mustard seeds, green chillies, turmeric, red chili pow and salt with  1/2 cup water to form a smooth paste. yeah fish is indeed very healthy especially salmon, tuna, mackerel, anchovies etc. My recipe will never be as good as hers, but at least it satisfies my cravings for a little taste of home on cold Chicago nights. xx, Growing up, we moved from the United Arab Emirates, to France, to Indonesia, to Texas and Bombay, but fish was always a staple with our dinner. 1/4 teaspoon … Garnish with freshly chopped cilantro leaves. I will post it soon. Change ), You are commenting using your Google account. This spicy Bengali curry made with pomfret, turmeric, mustard seeds, and green chile peppers is perfect for fans of fish and Indian flavors. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Do not over stir or disturb too much otherwise the salmon will break apart. I will suggest starting with some fresh water fish like tilapia where the fishy taste is not very intense. – it is so darned easy to make! 2. Add the strained mustard mixture to the fish now. . I really, really try to eat more fish, honest! (Covered for first 15 minutes and then uncovered for last 5 minutes). Make sure the fish does not stick to the bottom of the pan (Do not Flip them before 2 minutes). Serve with some cooked plain rice. 1/4 onion, diced Sprinkle the turmeric and salt over the fish and mix well to ensure every piece of fish is well coated with the marinade. 3 cloves garlic https://healthyindiankitchen.wordpress.com/2016/05/06/mustard-fish-curry-baked-in-oven/ When the pan is hot, add the cooking oil and heat. https://www.canadianliving.com/food/recipe/bengal-style-fish-curry It came out wonderful and so tasty. 1/2 tsp kala jeera (nigella seeds) Every family has that one meal that reminds them of home. I would love to see if yours is any different. Cook uncovered for last few minutes until you get curry of desired consistency. When it comes to eating fish, I don’t think any other state in India can beat the Bongs (bengalis) or the Mallus (Keralites) I am so relieved that my naturopath has asked me to continue eating fish as it is beneficial for me. mgh Mustard goes so well with salmon! thank you Ronit. Thanks again (to you and to Shiva). what a coincidence! Marinate the fish with some salt and turmeric powder. Add in the red chilli powder and turmeric powder. Take a medium size wide bottomed cooking pot and add the oil (under tadka). Best part – it is delicious! Change ). One day, Indu, I’m going to cook fish curry and ALL members of my family will eat and enjoy it!! This way even if you can’t find the authentic lake water fish, you will still get to enjoy Bengali style Macher Jhol with salmon.. Macher Jhol If interested, you can check the recipe in this link: Though traditionally done with fish like Rohu or Carp, I find salmon perfect in this sweet and spicy yogurt gravy. Salmon simmering in the light curry of onions, garlic, ginger, tomatoes and turmeric, 1 salmon fillet, cut in 4-5 squares 1/4 teaspoon salt Jeere Diye Bhapa Mach - this is another classic fish recipe is Bengali cuisine. I love your version too it’s lovely? Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. yes do lower the quantity of heat. Salmon Fish Curry Recipe Try this easy and delicious Salmon Curry with touch of spices. 300g oily fish fillets cut into 2” pieces (I’ve used barramundi, but you could also use red snapper, salmon, pomfret, sea bass, tilapia…) 2 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into narrow wedges