Best Indian Mustard Fish Recipes

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BENGALI MUSTARD FISH



Bengali mustard fish image

A simple seafood curry of white fish, tomatoes and whole green chillies that is deliciously spicy, healthy and quick enough for every day

Provided by Anjum Anand

Categories     Dinner, Lunch, Main course, Supper

Time 37m

Number Of Ingredients 10

450g halibut steaks, cut into large slices
¾ tsp ground turmeric
2 tbsp yellow mustard seeds (see tip)
140g tomatoes
3 fat garlic cloves
4-5 whole green chillies
4 tbsp mustard oil or vegetable oil
1 ¼ tsp nigella seeds
handful coriander leaves
cooked rice , to serve (optional)

Steps:

  • In a bowl, marinate the fish in 1/4 tsp turmeric and a good pinch of salt, tossing to coat, then set aside. Using a spice grinder or a pestle and mortar, grind the mustard seeds to a fine powder. Put the tomato, garlic, 2 or 3 green chillies, the powdered mustard seeds, 1/2 tsp turmeric, a pinch of salt and 150ml water in the small bowl of a food processor and blitz to a smooth paste.
  • Heat 3 tbsp of the mustard oil in a medium-sized non-stick pan until smoking, then take off the heat and wait for 30 secs. Add the nigella seeds to the pan and allow to sizzle for 10 secs, then add the paste. Cook over a medium heat, stirring occasionally, until all the excess liquid has evaporated and the paste releases its oil. Lower the heat and continue cooking for another 4 mins or so, until it darkens a little. Add 400ml water and the remaining chillies, bring to a boil and simmer for 7-8 mins until it has a medium consistency, not too watery. Check the seasoning and keep on a low heat while you fry the fish.
  • Heat the remaining oil in a frying pan until smoking. Add the fish and fry on all sides for around 6 mins until golden brown. Add the fish to the mustard sauce, bring back to the boil and cook for 2 mins. Sprinkle on the coriander leaves and serve with rice, if you like.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 492 calories, Fat 30 grams fat, SaturatedFat 4 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 3 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 2 grams sugar, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 52 grams protein, Sodium 0.4 milligram of sodium

SALMON IN A BENGALI MUSTARD SAUCE



Salmon in a Bengali Mustard Sauce image

Eat this with plain rice and make the sauce as hot as you like. In Bengal, the mustard seeds are ground at home, but to make matters simpler I have used commercial ground mustard, also sold as mustard powder. You may also use halibut instead of the salmon.

Provided by Madhur Jaffrey

Yield Serves 2-3

Number Of Ingredients 15

To rub on the fish:
3/4 pound skinless salmon fillet
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
You also need:
1 tablespoon ground mustard
1/4-1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons mustard oil (use extra virgin olive oil as a substitute)
1/4 teaspoon whole brown mustard seeds
1/4 teaspoon whole cumin seeds
1/4 teaspoon whole fennel seeds
2 fresh hot green and/or red chilies (bird's-eye is best), slit slightly

Steps:

  • Cut the fish into pieces that are about 2" x 1" and rub them evenly with the salt, turmeric, and cayenne. Cover and set aside in the refrigerator for 30 minutes-10 hours. Put the mustard powder, cayenne, turmeric, and salt in a small bowl. Add 1 tablespoon water and mix thoroughly. Add another 7 tablespoons water and mix. Set aside.
  • Pour the oil into a medium frying pan and set over medium-high heat. When hot, put in the mustard seeds. As soon as they start to pop, a matter of seconds, add the cumin and fennel seeds. Stir once and quickly pour in the mustard paste. Add the green chilies, stir, and bring to a gentle simmer. Place the fish pieces in the sauce in a single layer. Simmer gently for about 5 minutes, or until the fish is just cooked through, spooning the sauce over the fish all the time.

INDIAN FISH CURRY



Indian Fish Curry image

A very spicy dish. This recipe is inspired by my mother's Bengali fish recipe she used to make in India.

Provided by Mantu

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian     Bangladeshi

Time 1h25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 19

2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
½ teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons canola oil
4 white fish fillets
1 onion, coarsely chopped
4 cloves garlic, roughly chopped
1 (1 inch) piece fresh ginger root, peeled and chopped
5 cashew halves
1 tablespoon canola oil
2 teaspoons cayenne pepper, or to taste
½ teaspoon ground turmeric
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon white sugar
½ cup chopped tomato
¼ cup vegetable broth
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Mix the mustard, pepper, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 2 tablespoons of canola oil in a shallow bowl. Add the fish fillets, turning to coat. Marinate the fish in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
  • Combine the onion, garlic, ginger, and cashews in a blender or food processor and pulse until the mixture forms a paste.
  • Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Heat 1 tablespoon of canola oil in a skillet over medium-low heat. Stir in the prepared paste; cook and stir for a minute or two. Add the cayenne pepper, turmeric, cumin, coriander, 1 teaspoon salt, and sugar. Cook and stir for an additional five minutes. Stir in the chopped tomato and vegetable broth.
  • Arrange the fish fillets in a baking dish, discarding any extra marinade. Top the fish with the sauce, cover the baking dish, and bake in the preheated oven until the fish flakes easily with a fork, about 30 minutes. Garnish with chopped cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 338.1 calories, Carbohydrate 11.6 g, Cholesterol 56.1 mg, Fat 13.5 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 41.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 2714.6 mg, Sugar 4.5 g

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