How long does Parsi Fish Curry take?

40 minutes from start to finish. That is 20 minutes of preparation and 20 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Parsi Fish Curry serve?

4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.

Is Parsi 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 Parsi Fish Curry?

500 grams Fish, 1 Egg Yolk, 15 ml Vinegar, 80 grams Onion, 12 grams Green Chilli, 20 grams Ginger Garlic Paste, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Parsi Fish Curry?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Parsi Fish Curry?

About 254 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Parsi Fish Curry

Name: Parsi Fish Curry
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Parsi
Ingredients: 80 grams Onion; 12 grams Green Chilli; 20 grams Ginger Garlic Paste; 30 ml Ghee; 3 grams Cumin; 1 tbsp Maida; 750 ml Water; 90 grams Tomato, Diced; 1 grams Turmeric Powder; 1.5 grams Garam Masala Powder; 4 grams Salt; 500 grams Fish; 1 Egg Yolk; 15 ml Vinegar; 1 tsp Coriander Leaves, Finely Chopped

40 min
mild
Serves 4

Prep 20 min · Cook 20 min

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3 steps, each one filmed. A short video for every step, so your hands never have to leave the pan.

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Also known as Saas Ni Machi · Non-veg · Curries & Gravies

Curries & Gravies Low carb High protein

Parsi fish curry, or saas ni machi: fish simmered in a ghee gravy finished with egg yolk whisked into vinegar. Mild, serves 4, 40 minutes, step-by-step video.

High proteinLow calorie

Good for: Party

Ingredients

15 items

4 people

Onion80 grams
Green Chilli12 grams
Ginger Garlic Paste20 grams
Ghee30 ml
Cumin3 grams
Maida1 tbsp
Water750 ml
Tomato, Diced90 grams
Turmeric Powder1 grams
Garam Masala Powder1.5 grams
Salt4 grams
Fish500 grams
Egg Yolk1
Vinegar15 ml
Coriander Leaves, Finely Chopped1 tsp

Contains: milk, egg, wheat, fish.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 4 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 4 people
Energy	254kcal	1016kcal
Protein	29g	117g
Carbohydrate	7.2g	29g
Fat	12g	48g
Fibre	1.1g	4.4g
Sugar	1.7g	6.8g

Cookd masalas for fish

Method

1
In a mixer jar add all the ingredients for the paste and blend into a fine paste. In a pan pour ghee, and add cumin seeds, once it crackles add maida and saute for 10 seconds on a simmer, Add the paste and cook for 5 minutes on a moderate flame or until the raw flavour disappears and the oil separates.
OnionGreen ChilliGinger Garlic PasteGheeCuminMaida
2
Pour water and bring it to a boil, add all the spices and salt Reduce it to a simmer and add the fish. Cook covered for 5 minutes on a moderate flame.
WaterTomatoTurmeric PowderGaram Masala PowderSaltFish
3
Finish the gravy with a mixture of egg yolk and vinegar along with chopped coriander Serve hot along with rice.
Egg YolkVinegarCoriander Leaves

Before you start

How long does Parsi Fish Curry take?: 40 minutes from start to finish. That is 20 minutes of preparation and 20 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Parsi Fish Curry serve?: 4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Parsi Fish Curry vegetarian?: No, it contains meat or fish.
Is Parsi 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 Parsi Fish Curry?: 500 grams Fish, 1 Egg Yolk, 15 ml Vinegar, 80 grams Onion, 12 grams Green Chilli, 20 grams Ginger Garlic Paste, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Parsi Fish Curry?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Parsi Fish Curry?: About 254 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.