Fish Mustard Curry (Shorshe Maach)
Fish mustard curry, also known as "Shorshe Maach" in Bengali, refers to a traditional dish from the Bengali cuisine. It is a preparation where fish, typically cooked in a flavorful mustard-based sauce.
Ingredients
- 800 grams Bata Fish (8 medium size pieces cut and cleaned)
- 4 tablespoons Mustard Paste (made with mustard seeds, three green chilies, and a little bit of salt)
- 6 pieces Green Chilies
- ½ tablespoon Turmeric Powder
- ½ tablespoon Red Chili Powder
- ½ tablespoon Black Cumin
- 3 tablespoons Mustard Oil
- Salt to Taste
Instructions
- Marinate fish with salt and turmeric powder and mix well. Set aside for 10 minutes. Meanwhile, strain the mustard paste.
- Place a cooking pan on the gas stove and turn it on. Pour oil into it.
- Once the oil become hot, reduce the flame, add black cumin, and stir.
- Add two green chilies and stir again for a few seconds.
- Add turmeric powder and red chili powder (½ tsp of each) to the pan.
- Stir for a few seconds and add a cup of water.
- Add the mustard paste which is made with mustard seeds, three green chilies, and a little bit of salt. Salt and green chilies overpower the bitter taste of black mustard. Stir for 5 minutes and add more water. Add salt.
- Once the water starts boiling, gently add the fish to the cooking pan. Let it cook for 10 minutes.
- Add more green chilies.
- Add two teaspoons of mustard oil for a strong aromatic flavor.
- Cover the cooking pan with a lid and let it cook for 5 minutes.
- Turn off the gas stove. Pour the fish mustard curry onto a bowl. Serve it alongside steamed rice or shorshe bata diye alu (mustard-infused potatoes).
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Notes
Always use fresh fish to make this recipe for best taste and texture.
Prepare the mustard paste by grinding fresh mustard for better result. Do not make it long before or use store-bought mustard paste.
Before making the recipe, always marinate the fish with salt and turmeric for 10-20 minutes. This will enhance the taste and make the fish tender.
Adjust green chilies according to your preferences.
Alter the mustard paste amount according to your taste preferences, more for more pungent taste, less if you want it milder.
Nutrition Info (Estimation Only)
Nutrition Facts
Fish Mustard Curry (Shorshe Maach)
Amount per Serving
Calories
303
Calories from Fat 135
% Daily Value*
Fat
15
g
23
%
Saturated Fat
2
g
13
%
Trans Fat
0.003
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
3
g
Monounsaturated Fat
8
g
Cholesterol
100
mg
33
%
Sodium
1164
mg
51
%
Potassium
682
mg
19
%
Carbohydrates
2
g
1
%
Fiber
1
g
4
%
Sugar
0.4
g
0
%
Protein
41
g
82
%
Vitamin A
317
IU
6
%
Vitamin C
1
mg
1
%
Calcium
42
mg
4
%
Iron
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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