FISH WITH BENGALI 5-SPICES

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Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon Bengali 5-Spices (Panch-Phoran) or store-bought
1 1/2 to 2 pounds any firm fish fillets, such as halibut steaks or swordfish, about 3/4-inch thick, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
3/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
2 tablespoons mustard oil or vegetable oil
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste
1/4 cup water
2 cups finely chopped tomatoes
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

1. Prepare the 5-spice mixture. Place the fish pieces in a large non-reactive bowl. Add the 1/4 teaspoon turmeric and salt and mix well, making sure all the pieces are well-coated. Cover with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator at least 1 and up to 4 hours. 2. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat and fry the fish pieces (leave any juices in the bowl), in 2 or 3 batches if necessary, until golden, about 2 minutes per side. Remove to a bowl. 3. To the bowl with the fish juices, add the remaining 1/2 teaspoon turmeric, cayenne pepper, and water and mix well to make a paste.4. Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon oil in the same skillet and add the panch-phoran they should splatter upon contact with the hot oil, so cover the pan until the splattering subsides. Quickly add the turmeric paste, stir about 1 minute, then add the tomatoes and cook until most of the juices evaporate, about 5 minutes.5. Mix in the fish, plus any juices that may have accumulated, and cook over medium heat 2 to 3 minutes to blend the flavors. Transfer to a serving dish, sprinkle the cilantro on top, and serve.From "1,000 Indian Recipes." Copyright 2002 by Neelam Batra. Used with permission of the publisher, Wiley Publishing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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