Halal Odia Macha Besara Fish Curry In Mustard Paste Recipe

About this recipe

A traditional Odia fish curry cooked in a mustard seed paste, flavored with turmeric, garlic, and green chili, offering a perfect blend of tangy and spicy notes. This recipe uses locally sourced ingredients and is halal-compliant, rich in protein, vitamins, and minerals for overall health and immunity.

Ingredients

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

Instructions

1. Step 1: Wash the fish pieces thoroughly and pat them dry. Rub them with 1 teaspoon turmeric powder and 1/2 teaspoon salt, and let them marinate for 10 minutes.
2. Step 2: Grind the mustard seeds, garlic, and green chilies into a smooth paste using a blender, adding a little water if necessary. Set this aside.
3. Step 3: Heat 3 tablespoons of mustard oil in a heavy-bottomed pan on medium heat for 2 minutes until it starts to shimmer. Add the marinated fish pieces and fry them for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
4. Step 4: In the same pan, add the mustard paste and sauté for 2 minutes over low heat. Stir constantly to avoid burning, then add finely chopped tomatoes and cook for another 5 minutes until the tomatoes soften.
5. Step 5: Add 300 ml of water to the pan and bring it to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to medium and gently place the fried fish pieces into the curry. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes.
6. Step 6: Taste and adjust seasoning with salt. Garnish with freshly chopped coriander leaves before serving hot with steamed rice.