Fish Bhuna
Fish bhuna consists of marinated Rohu or Katla fish pieces, which are prepared with a thick, rich sauce. The gravy contains onions and tomatoes together with aromatic powdered spices.
Ingredients
For marinating the fish:
- 5 pieces fish Rohu, cleaned and washed
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp turmeric powder
- ¼ tsp red chili powder
- ½ tsp coriander seed powder
For cooking the marinated fish pieces:
- 3 tbsp cooking oil
- 2 pieces onions medium size, thinly sliced
- 1 tbsp garlic ginger paste
- ½ tsp turmeric powder
- 1 tsp coriander seed powder
- 1 tsp cumin seed powder
- ¼ tsp red chili powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 piece tomato large, roughly chopped
- 1 cup water
- 3 pieces green chilies sliced in the middle
- 1 tbsp coriander leaves fresh, finely chopped
Instructions
- Marinate 5 pieces of cleaned and washed Rohu fish with ½ tsp of salt, ½ tsp of turmeric powder, ¼ tsp of red chili powder, and ½ tsp of coriander seed powder.
- Fry the marinated fish pieces in 3 tbsp of cooking oil.
- Fry 2 pieces of onions (medium size, thinly sliced) until soft. Then add 1 tbsp of garlic ginger paste, ½ tsp of turmeric powder, 1 tsp of coriander seed powder, 1 tsp of cumin seed powder, ¼ tsp of red chili powder, 1 tsp of salt, and one large, roughly chopped tomato.
- Add a cup of water. Bring it to a boil. Add the fried fish pieces. Cover it leaving a gap and cook.
- Transfer it to a serving plate when the gravy thickens and oil separates.
- Your tasty and spicy homemade fish bhuna is ready. Garnish with chopped coriander leaves and serve.
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Notes
You may replace Rohu with Katla fish pieces if you want to make this recipe.
I cover and cook the fish for 10 minutes or so on a medium to high flame. This allows for perfect cooking.
Add salt and chilies according to your heat tolerance.
Nutrition Info (Estimation Only)
Nutrition Facts
Fish Bhuna
Amount per Serving
Calories
311
Calories from Fat 153
% Daily Value*
Fat
17
g
26
%
Saturated Fat
2
g
13
%
Trans Fat
0.1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
5
g
Monounsaturated Fat
10
g
Cholesterol
87
mg
29
%
Sodium
278
mg
12
%
Potassium
686
mg
20
%
Carbohydrates
3
g
1
%
Fiber
1
g
4
%
Sugar
1
g
1
%
Protein
36
g
72
%
Vitamin A
461
IU
9
%
Vitamin C
6
mg
7
%
Calcium
43
mg
4
%
Iron
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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