Saas ni Macchi
Contains dairy
A classic Parsi dish of fish cooked in a white sauce made with eggs, vinegar, and fragrant spices.
Cuisines
Parsi
Best for
Lunch
Dinner
Recipe
Prep: 15 min
Cook: 25 min
Total: 40 min
2-3 servings
Ingredients
| 300 grams | firm white fish fillets (such as pomfret or cod) |
| 1 cup | fresh coriander leaves |
| 1 cup | fresh mint leaves |
| 2 tablespoons | vegetable oil |
| 1 tablespoon | ghee |
| 1 medium | onion, finely chopped |
| 2 tablespoons | ginger-garlic paste |
| 2 tablespoons | green chili paste |
| 1 teaspoon | turmeric powder |
| 1 teaspoon | cumin powder |
| 1 teaspoon | sugar |
| 1 cup | tamarind pulp |
| 1 cup | water |
| Salt | to taste |
| Lemon juice | from half a lemon |
Instructions
- 1 Clean and pat dry the fish fillets. Set aside.
- 2 In a blender, combine coriander leaves, mint leaves, and a little water to make a smooth paste.
- 3 Heat oil and ghee in a pan over medium heat.
- 4 Add the chopped onions and sauté until golden brown.
- 5 Stir in the ginger-garlic paste and green chili paste, cooking for another 2 minutes.
- 6 Add the turmeric powder, cumin powder, and sugar, mixing well.
- 7 Pour in the tamarind pulp and water, stirring to combine. Bring to a gentle simmer.
- 8 Add salt to taste and let the sauce cook for about 10 minutes until it thickens slightly.
- 9 Gently place the fish fillets into the sauce, ensuring they are submerged.
- 10 Cover and cook for 8-10 minutes or until the fish is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
- 11 Finish with a squeeze of lemon juice before serving.
Tips
For a more authentic taste, use fresh tamarind pulp instead of store-bought.