Doi Maach

Doi Maach - Bengali Fish Curry made with Yoghurt. This Bengali dish can be made ready in 20 to 25 minutes.

Recipe Ingredients

* Rohu fish fillets (washed) - 1 kg
* Yoghurt - 1 cup
* Desi Ghee (Clarified Butter) - 50g
* Turmeric Powder - 1/2 tsp
* Onions (chopped) - 1/2 cup
* Red Chilli Powder - 1 tsp
* Ginger Garlic Paste - 1 tsp
* Raisins - 50g
* Bayleaf (Tej patta) - 1
* Cinnamom Stick ( 1/2 inch) - 1
* Cloves - 2
* Green Cardamoms - 2
* Black Peppercorns - 4
* Salt to taste

Preparation

First marinate the fillets in half the yogurt and turmeric powder for 30 minutes.

Take a kadai(wok) and heat desi ghee and sauté the fish till it is three-fourths done. Keep aside.

To the desi ghee, add cloves, green cardamoms, cinnamon, bayleaf and peppercorns. Sauté for few seconds, then add onions and ginger garlic paste. Cook till the onions turn little brown.

Add remaining yogurt, red chilli powder and enough water to cover the ingredients.

Return the fish to the wok and simmer for atleast 15 to 20 minutes or until done. Season with salt, raisins and serve.

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