Mustard Fish
River fish marinated and cooked in a paste of ground black mustard, green chillies, and turmeric — the Assamese mustard fish preparation, bolder and oilier than the Bengali counterpart.
Cuisines
Assamese
Best for
Lunch
Dinner
Build a full meal around Mustard Fish
Get a matched combo of sides and accents
Recipe
Prep: 20 min
Cook: 30 min
Total: 50 min
2-3 servings
Ingredients
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300 grams | Fish , fresh, Rohu or Catla |
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2 tablespoons | Mustard Seed |
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1 tablespoon | Poppy Seed |
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2 tablespoons | Yogurt |
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1 teaspoon | Turmeric powder |
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1 teaspoon | Red chili powder |
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2 tablespoons | Mustard oil |
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2 cloves | Garlic , finely chopped |
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1 inch | Ginger , finely chopped |
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1 medium | Onion , thinly sliced |
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1 cup | Water |
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— | Salt , to taste |
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2 | Green Chili , slit |
Instructions
- 1 Clean and cut the fish into medium-sized pieces.
- 2 Marinate the fish with turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt. Set aside for 15 minutes.
- 3 Soak mustard seeds and poppy seeds in water for 10 minutes, then grind them into a smooth paste with garlic and ginger.
- 4 Heat mustard oil in a pan until it smokes, then reduce the heat.
- 5 Fry the marinated fish pieces until golden brown on both sides. Remove and set aside.
- 6 In the same oil, add finely chopped onions and sauté until translucent.
- 7 Add the mustard-poppy seed paste and cook for 2-3 minutes until the oil separates.
- 8 Add yogurt, mix well, and cook for another 2 minutes.
- 9 Pour in water, bring to a boil, and then reduce the heat to a simmer.
- 10 Add the fried fish pieces and green chilies, cover, and cook for 10 minutes.
- 11 Adjust salt to taste and turn off the heat.
- 12 Let it rest for a few minutes before serving.
Tips
For a more authentic taste, use freshly ground mustard seeds and serve with steamed rice.