Bengali · Lunch, Dinner

Shorshe mach (mustard fish curry)

Oily fish simmered in a sharp, pungent ground mustard seed and green chilli gravy.

Calories

628 kcal

Protein

38 g

Carbs

42 g

Fat

34 g

Prep

15 min

Cook

15 min

Per serving, for one person.

• Pescatarian
• Gluten free
• Dairy free

Contains: fish, mustard.

Ingredients

• 170 g Mackerel fillets
• 1¾ tsp Mustard seeds
• ½ tbsp Mustard oil
• 1¼ chillis Green chillies
• 50 g Basmati rice
• ¼ tsp Turmeric
• ¼ tsp Salt

Method

1. Soak the mustard seeds in warm water for 20 minutes, then blend to a smooth paste with the green chilli.
2. Rub the fish with turmeric and salt.
3. Heat the mustard oil, add the mustard paste and cook gently for 2-3 minutes, taking care it does not catch.
4. Add a cup of water, bring to a simmer, then slide in the fish and cook gently for 8-10 minutes.
5. Rinse the rice and simmer in twice its volume of water for 15 minutes; serve the curry over the rice.

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