Shorshe Pomfret (Fish in Mustard Gravy)

Source : Grind The Mustard With One Green Chilli And A Pinch Of Turmeric Powder Into A Smooth Paste Keep Aside Marinate The Fish Pieces With A Pinch Of Salt And...

PreTime
more Minutes
CookTime
a few Minutes
Yield
Some Servings

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at : September 10, 2026

Step:

  1. Grind the mustard with one green chilli and a pinch of turmeric powder into a smooth paste.

  2. Keep aside. Marinate the fish pieces with a pinch of salt and turmeric powder for 10 minutes. Heat oil in a pan & fry the fish till light golden in colour. Drain and keep aside.

    Shorshe Pomfret (Fish in Mustard Gravy) recipe step 2 photo
  3. Temper the same oil with kalonji and remaining green chilies. Now add the mustard paste, tomato paste, salt and turmeric powder. Stir for a few seconds.

    Shorshe Pomfret (Fish in Mustard Gravy) recipe step 3 photo
  4. Then add 1/2 - 1 cup water. Bring it to a boil. Gently drop in the fried fish pieces. Cover and simmer for 2-3 minutes on a medium flame.

    Shorshe Pomfret (Fish in Mustard Gravy) recipe step 4 photo
  5. When done, add the raw mustard oil and switch off the flame. garnish with coriander leaves.

    Shorshe Pomfret (Fish in Mustard Gravy) recipe step 5 photo
  6. Serve with hot steamed rice.

    Shorshe Pomfret (Fish in Mustard Gravy) recipe step 6 photo

Ingredients

  1. 4-5 pieces pomfret fish
  2. 2-3 tbsp mustard oil
  3. 1 tsp kalonji (nigella seeds)
  4. 2-3 green chillies, slit
  5. 1 tbsp mustard seeds, soaked in 1/2 cup water for 25-30 minutes
  6. 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
  7. 1 tsp tomato paste
  8. to taste salt
  9. 1 tsp raw mustard oil
  10. 1 tbsp coriander leaves

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