Dahi Fish (Fish Cooked In Curds) Recipe

Summary

Difficulty LevelEasyServings4
CuisineCourse
Main Ingredient

Ingredients

 Hilsa1⁄2 Kilogram, cleaned and cut in pieces (Bekti Or Any Other Fleshy Fish)
 Turmeric powder1⁄2 Teaspoon
 Salt1⁄2 Teaspoon
 Mustard oil1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs)
 Bay leaves2
 Green chilies2 , sliced lengthwise
 Onions2
 Ginger1 Inch
 Curds1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs), lightly beaten
 Sugar1 Teaspoon
 Water1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs)
 Ghee/Melted butter1 Teaspoon
 Garam masala1⁄2 Teaspoon

Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Calories 564 Calories from Fat 424

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 48 g73.4%

Saturated Fat 8.6 g42.9%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 100.8 mg33.6%

Sodium 340.8 mg14.2%

Total Carbohydrates 11 g3.6%

Dietary Fiber 1.5 g6.1%

Sugars 5.8 g

Protein 23 g46.4%

Vitamin A 5.4% Vitamin C 29.6%

Calcium 12.3% Iron 10.6%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Directions

1 Mix together the salt and turmeric and rub all over the fish pieces. Keep aside for half an hour.
2 Heat the oil to smoking point, then reduce heat and wait for 5 minutes. Slip the pieces of fish into the oil and fry till golden brown. Remove and keep aside.
3 In the same oil (remove the excess, leaving only 2-3 tablespoons in the pan), add the bay leaves and green chillies. Fry a few seconds.
4 Add the onion and fry light brown.
5 Add the ginger and stirring constantly, fry till golden brown.
6 Add the curds and sugar and mix well.
7 Add the fish pieces and coat each well with the mixture in the pan. Check salt, adding more if needed.
8 Add 1/2 cup water. Blend in well, then cover the pan and simmer fish gently over low heat till fully cooked.
9 Before serving stir in the ghee or butter and garnish with garam masala.
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