Fish Curry in Mustard Sauce

Bengali Dish - Fish in Mustard Sauce

Goes well with steamed rice or boiled rice. Can use any fish either sea or river.

Ingredients

1. Mustard paste fresh ( should be soaked atleast for 2 hrs best would be overnight)
2. 4 Tb Sp Mustard Oil ( can also use Extra Virgin Mustard Oil )
3. Green chillies 4
   
4. Whole red chillies 2 - 3 ( Optional )
5. Turmeric Powder little
6. Fish pieces according to your servings, cut in 1 / 1.5 inch thick
7. Salt to taste

Preparation

1. Grind soaked mustard seed with green chillies to a very smooth paste, add water little by little as needed. Paste should be in tomato sauce consistency.
2. Place the cleaned cut fish pieces in a kadai or non stick cooking vessel
3. Pour the ground paste on top of fish pieces.
4. Sprinkle salt, turmeric powder and mustard oil mix well so the fish pieces are coated.
5. Put the red chillies on top and let it marinate for 15 - 20 minutes
6. Heat the pan , cover and cook for 7 - 10 minutes. Occasionally turn the fish pieces.
7. Once done cover it and leave for 2 minutes before serving.

Note:

• To check if fish pieces are cooked, use a fork
• Gravy would usually be thick, if needed can add little hot water while its being cooked to get a good consistency.

Hope you enjoy it !!

Thanks.