Golden Mustard Bliss Maach Curry Recipe

About this recipe

A quintessential Bengali fish curry with a rich, aromatic mustard-poppy seed paste, cooked in mustard oil for a deliciously authentic lunch experience.

Ingredients

• 250 Gms Poppy Seeds
• 500 ml Water
• 200 ml Mustard Oil
• 250g Green Chilli
• 20 g Turmeric Powder
• 10G Salt
• 250g Coriander

Instructions

1. Step 1: Marinate the fish steaks with turmeric powder and a pinch of salt. Set aside for 10 minutes.
2. Step 2: Heat mustard oil in a pan until it starts to smoke gently. Fry the fish steaks on medium heat until golden brown on both sides. Remove and set aside.
3. Step 3: Grind the soaked mustard seeds and poppy seeds into a fine paste using a mortar and pestle or blender. Add a pinch of salt and 1 green chili during grinding to balance flavors.
4. Step 4: In the same pan, heat a little more mustard oil if needed. Add the mustard-poppy seed paste and cook for 2-3 minutes on medium heat.
5. Step 5: Add turmeric powder and green chilies to the pan, followed by water. Stir well to create a smooth gravy.
6. Step 6: Carefully place the fried fish steaks into the gravy. Simmer for 8-10 minutes on low heat, allowing the flavors to meld.
7. Step 7: Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and serve hot with plain steamed rice.