Mustard Fish

Mustard Fish

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

Fish 300 grams Fish , fresh, Rohu or Catla
Mustard Seed 2 tablespoons Mustard Seed
Poppy Seed 1 tablespoon Poppy Seed
Yogurt 2 tablespoons Yogurt
turmeric powder 1 teaspoon Turmeric powder
red chili powder 1 teaspoon Red chili powder
mustard oil 2 tablespoons Mustard oil
Garlic 2 cloves Garlic , finely chopped
Ginger 1 inch Ginger , finely chopped
Onion 1 medium Onion , thinly sliced
water 1 cup Water
salt Salt , to taste
Green Chili 2 Green Chili , slit

Instructions

  1. 1 Clean and cut the fish into medium-sized pieces.
  2. 2 Marinate the fish with turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt. Set aside for 15 minutes.
  3. 3 Soak mustard seeds and poppy seeds in water for 10 minutes, then grind them into a smooth paste with garlic and ginger.
  4. 4 Heat mustard oil in a pan until it smokes, then reduce the heat.
  5. 5 Fry the marinated fish pieces until golden brown on both sides. Remove and set aside.
  6. 6 In the same oil, add finely chopped onions and sauté until translucent.
  7. 7 Add the mustard-poppy seed paste and cook for 2-3 minutes until the oil separates.
  8. 8 Add yogurt, mix well, and cook for another 2 minutes.
  9. 9 Pour in water, bring to a boil, and then reduce the heat to a simmer.
  10. 10 Add the fried fish pieces and green chilies, cover, and cook for 10 minutes.
  11. 11 Adjust salt to taste and turn off the heat.
  12. 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.