How long does Rui Kalia (Rohu Fish Curry) take?

55 minutes from start to finish. That is 20 minutes of preparation and 35 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Rui Kalia (Rohu Fish Curry) serve?

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

Is Rui Kalia (Rohu Fish Curry) spicy?

It is medium: 2 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 Rui Kalia (Rohu Fish Curry)?

500 grams Rohu Fish, 1 grams Bay Leaves, 2 grams Dry Red Chilli, 1 grams Green Cardamom, 1 grams Cloves, 2 grams Cinnamon, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Rui Kalia (Rohu Fish Curry)?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Rui Kalia (Rohu Fish Curry)?

About 313 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Rui Kalia (Rohu Fish Curry)

Name: Rui Kalia (Rohu Fish Curry)
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Bengali
Ingredients: 500 grams Rohu Fish; 1 tsp Salt; ½ tsp Turmeric Powder; 60 ml Mustard Oil; 5 ml Ghee; 1 grams Bay Leaves; 2 grams Dry Red Chilli; 1 grams Green Cardamom; 1 grams Cloves; 2 grams Cinnamon; ½ tsp Cumin; 150 grams Onion, Paste; 15 grams Ginger Paste; ½ tsp Turmeric Powder; 1 tsp Cumin Powder; 1½ tsp Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder; 45 ml Water, Mixed with Water; 1 Tomato, Finely Chopped; ¾ tsp Salt; 1 tsp Sugar; 60 grams Curd, Whisked; 300 ml Water, Hot; 9 grams Green Chilli, Slit; ½ tsp Garam Masala Powder

55 min
medium
Serves 4

Prep 20 min · Cook 35 min

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Also known as rui macher kalia, rohu kalia, rohu machher kalia · Non-veg · Curries & Gravies

Curries & Gravies Low carb High protein Gluten-free

Rui kalia is a Bengali rohu fish curry of fried fish in a browned onion and ginger gravy with whole spices and curd. Medium-spicy, serves 4, about 55 minutes.

High proteinLow calorie

Ingredients

22 items

4 people

Rohu Fish500 grams
Salt1¾ tsp
Turmeric Powder1 tsp
Mustard Oil60 ml
Ghee5 ml
Bay Leaves1 grams
Dry Red Chilli2 grams
Green Cardamom1 grams
Cloves1 grams
Cinnamon2 grams
Cumin½ tsp
Onion, Paste150 grams
Ginger Paste15 grams
Cumin Powder1 tsp
Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder1½ tsp
Water, Mixed with Water45 ml
Tomato, Finely Chopped1
Sugar1 tsp
Curd, Whisked60 grams
Water, Hot300 ml
Green Chilli, Slit9 grams
Garam Masala Powder½ tsp

Contains: milk, 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	313kcal	1252kcal
Protein	23g	92g
Carbohydrate	10g	41g
Fat	20g	82g
Fibre	2.3g	9.2g
Sugar	4.4g	18g

Cookd masalas for rohu fish

Fish Curry Masala
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Fish Curry Masalafrom ₹35

Method

1
Wash the rohu pieces and pat them dry. Rub them with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp turmeric powder. Keep aside for 10 minutes.
Rohu FishSaltTurmeric Powder
2
Heat the mustard oil in a kadai until it smokes, then lower the heat for 1 minute. Fry the fish in batches for 2 to 3 minutes on each side until golden. Take out and keep aside.
Mustard Oil
3
In the same oil, add the ghee, bay leaves, dry red chillies, cardamom, cloves, cinnamon and cumin seeds. Fry for 30 seconds until they crackle.
GheeBay LeavesDry Red ChilliGreen CardamomClovesCinnamonCumin
4
Add the onion paste and ginger paste. Fry on medium heat for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring often, until golden brown and the oil comes out at the sides.
OnionGinger Paste
5
Mix the remaining turmeric powder, cumin powder and Kashmiri red chilli powder with 3 tbsp water. Add to the pan and fry for 3 minutes until the raw smell goes.
Turmeric PowderCumin PowderKashmiri Red Chilli PowderWater
6
Add the tomato, remaining salt and sugar. Cover and cook for 4 minutes until the tomato is soft.
TomatoSaltSugar
7
Lower the heat. Add the whisked curd and stir fast for 2 minutes until the oil comes up again.
Curd
8
Pour in 300 ml hot water and bring to a boil. Slide in the fried fish and slit green chillies. Simmer for 6 minutes, spooning the gravy over the fish.
WaterGreen Chilli
9
Sprinkle garam masala, cover and rest for 10 minutes. Serve with steamed rice.
Garam Masala Powder

Before you start

How long does Rui Kalia (Rohu Fish Curry) take?: 55 minutes from start to finish. That is 20 minutes of preparation and 35 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Rui Kalia (Rohu Fish Curry) serve?: 4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Rui Kalia (Rohu Fish Curry) vegetarian?: No, it contains meat or fish.
Is Rui Kalia (Rohu Fish Curry) spicy?: It is medium: 2 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 Rui Kalia (Rohu Fish Curry)?: 500 grams Rohu Fish, 1 grams Bay Leaves, 2 grams Dry Red Chilli, 1 grams Green Cardamom, 1 grams Cloves, 2 grams Cinnamon, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Rui Kalia (Rohu Fish Curry)?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Rui Kalia (Rohu Fish Curry)?: About 313 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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