Shorshe Posto Maach Recipe

About this recipe

A classic Bengali fish curry made with mustard paste, poppy seeds, and mustard oil, delivering a rich and aromatic flavor perfect for lunch.

Ingredients

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

Instructions

1. Step 1: Marinate the fish steaks in turmeric powder and salt for 10 minutes.
2. Step 2: Heat mustard oil in a pan until it begins to smoke, then reduce the heat and fry the fish steaks lightly on both sides. Remove and set aside.
3. Step 3: In the same pan, add mustard paste, poppy seed paste, slit green chilies, and sauté for 2 minutes.
4. Step 4: Add warm water to create a gravy and bring to a boil.
5. Step 5: Gently slide the fried fish steaks into the gravy. Cover and simmer for 10-12 minutes until the fish is cooked through.
6. Step 6: Adjust salt as needed, and drizzle a teaspoon of raw mustard oil for added aroma before serving.