Kasundi Fish Curry
- 40 min
- mild
- Serves 3
Bengali kasundi fish curry: fish in a kasundi and besan batter, simmered in mustard oil, onion and tomato gravy. Mild, serves 3, 40 minutes, with video.
Ingredients
Besan Flour2 tbsp
Corn Flour1 tbsp
Turmeric Powder2 tsp
Red Chilli Powder2 tsp
Coriander Powder2 tsp
Garam Masala Powder2 tsp
Salt2 tsp
Kasuri Methi2 tsp
Kasundi Paste2 tbsp
Ginger Garlic Paste2 tbsp
Mustard Oil3 tbsp
Water60 ml
Fish500 grams
Mustard Seeds1 tsp
Onion, Finely Chopped160 grams
Green Chilli, Finely Chopped4
Tomato, Finely Chopped160 grams
Contains: fish.
Nutrition
Per 1 person, and for all 3 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.
| Nutrient | Per 1 person | All 3 people |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 445kcal | 1335kcal |
| Protein | 41g | 124g |
| Carbohydrate | 21g | 63g |
| Fat | 22g | 66g |
| Fibre | 4.9g | 15g |
| Sugar | 5.1g | 15g |
Cookd masalas for kasundi paste
Method
In a bowl add besan, corn flour, turmeric, Red chilli powder, coriander powder, garam masala, salt, kasuri methi, kasundi paste, ginger garlic paste & mustard oil. Mix well and add water to make a smooth paste. Coat the fish with the marinade. Marinate for 30 minutes.
Heat up oil over medium heat. In a pan, heat mustard oil and add mustard seeds. Once spluttering add onions and saute until translucent Add green chilli and tomatoes. Saute until the tomatoes are soft, add the ginger garlic paste and saute until the raw smell disappears. Add the kasundi paste and saute until the raw smell disappears.
Add water , and add the turmeric, red chilli powder, garam masala, coriander powder, kasuri methi and salt. Bring to a boil and cook until the masalas are cooked and the raw smell disappears. Once hot, add the marinated fish and fry on both sides until golden brown.
Add your cooked fish into this gravy and let it reach a boil. Remove off heat, garnish with coriander leaves. Serve with white rice and enjoy.
Before you start
- How long does Kasundi Fish Curry take?
- 40 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 30 minutes of cooking.
- How many people does Kasundi Fish Curry serve?
- 3. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
- Is Kasundi Fish Curry vegetarian?
- No, it contains meat or fish.
- Is Kasundi Fish Curry spicy?
- It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
- What do I need to make Kasundi Fish Curry?
- 1 tbsp Kasundi Paste, 500 grams Fish, 160 grams Onion, 160 grams Tomato, 4 Green Chilli, 2 tbsp Besan Flour, and a few more listed on this page.
- Do I need a pressure cooker for Kasundi Fish Curry?
- No, it is cooked in an open pot.
- How many calories are in Kasundi Fish Curry?
- About 445 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.
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