Golden Mustard Fish Bliss With Fluffy Rice Recipe

About this recipe

A classic Bengali fish curry cooked in mustard sauce and served with fragrant steamed rice. Perfectly balanced flavors for a light, satisfying dinner.

Ingredients

• 100 g Yellow Mustard Seeds
• 250 Gms Poppy Seeds
• 500 ml Water
• 250g Green Chilli
• 20 g Turmeric Powder
• 10G Salt
• 200 ml Mustard Oil
• 250g Coriander
• 1 kg Basmati Rice

Instructions

1. Step 1: Rub the fish pieces with turmeric powder and salt. Set aside for 10 minutes.
2. Step 2: Heat mustard oil in a pan until smoking. Fry the fish pieces until lightly browned. Remove and set aside.
3. Step 3: In the same pan, lower the heat and add the mustard paste, poppy seed paste, and green chilies. Sauté for 2 minutes.
4. Step 4: Add 150 ml of water to create a light curry. Bring to a boil.
5. Step 5: Gently place the fried fish pieces into the curry. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes.
6. Step 6: Meanwhile, prepare steamed rice. Cook Basmati rice with 300 ml of water until fluffy.
7. Step 7: Garnish the curry with chopped coriander leaves and serve hot with steamed rice.