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Thursday 19 March 2009

Sasuri’s Doi Maach / Fish in Spicy Yoghurt Sauce

This one is Via Ma-in-law. A little twisted to my liking of course! One of the many reasons I feared marrying a Bengali was the idea of eating fish everyday. I couldn't stand the smell of fish back then. That’s when Ma would make Doi Maach for me, which surprisingly would smell of spices and tasted liked heaven. Ma's version of Doi Maach has green chillies, was sweeter and had no onions. I tried this the other day for Ananya, and she can vouch for this recipe! Well, between us we finished two full fish fillets!!

For the marinade: 500 gms of firm white river fish / fish fillets. Add 1 big cup of yoghurt, 1 –2 bay leaves, 2-3 cardamom pods, 1 inch stick of cinnamon, 2 –3 cloves, 2 pinches of turmeric. Mix all together and put it in the refrigerator for 2 hours at least.

After 2-3 hours, take out the marinated fish.

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Step 1: In a small non-stick pan, sauté 1 small grated Onion/paste in 2 table spoons of mustard oil. Add green chillies, 1/2 teaspoon of ginger grated (optional), 1-2 teaspoons of red chilly powder. Sauté till oil separates.

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Step 2: Add the marinated fish with spices to the sautéed onion paste in the pan. Coat the fish with the masala. Turn the flame to the low. This is important as Doi Maach is made over very low flame. Add 1/2 teaspoon of sugar and salt to taste.

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Cover it and let it simmer over low flame for about 10-12 minutes.

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After 10-12 minutes, you’ll see the yoghurt has diluted, oil separated and there is enough gravy. If you think you need more gravy just add a little warm water to it. The fish will be cooked by now. Check with a fork if you are unsure. Just before you transfer the fish into a serving bowl, add about 1/2 teaspoon of mustard oil for the flavour.

Serve with piping hot rice!

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Bon Appetite!

Top tips: Some make this without red chilly powder, onions and ginger, like Ma. That tastes equally good. Try either, they both have knock out taste!

4 foodie comments:

phish phish said...

i make it differently...have to try this version!ooof amar maach bhaat dekhei khide peye jaye :D

ZB said...

HUMMM, Hey, one doubt. Are frozen fish fillets( Salmon or king fish or hummor) that you get in supermarket any good. I always have this revulsion for anything frozen(except for peas). My wife cant stand the sight of frozen food.i would like to try, but refrain.

The Ketchup Girl said...

zillionbig: well, there is nothing like fresh fish, but we need to settle for frozen at times when we dont have much choice. And if u are a compulsive fish eater then, even frozen will do, like my family!! I am not particularly fond of Salmon- actually i am not fond of fish all that much. Its the husband and daughter that make me cook fish all the time!

Unknown said...

Nice prepration....love to have it...