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Shorshe Bhetki (Bhetki in Mustard Gravy)

  • 40 min
  • medium
  • Serves 4

Prep 15 min · Cook 25 min

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Also known as bhetki shorshe · Non-veg · Curries & Gravies

Curries & GraviesLow carbHigh proteinGluten-freeDairy-free

Shorshe bhetki, a Bengali curry of fried bhetki in a ground mustard seed and green chilli gravy with kalonji. Medium-spicy, serves 4, about 40 minutes.

High proteinLow calorie

Ingredients

11 items

4 people
  • Bhetki (Barramundi)500 grams
  • Salt1 tsp
  • Turmeric Powder½ tsp
  • Mustard Seeds, Soaked2 tbsp
  • Water, For Soaking60 ml
  • Green Chilli, Slit25 grams
  • Mustard Oil3 tbsp
  • Kalonji½ tsp
  • Water, For Cooking250 ml
  • Mustard Oil1 tsp
  • Coriander Leaves, Finely Chopped5 grams

Contains: fish.

Nutrition

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

NutrientPer 1 personAll 4 people
Energy266kcal1064kcal
Protein24g98g
Carbohydrate2.2g8.8g
Fat17g69g
Fibre0.8g3.2g
Sugar0.6g2.4g

Method

  1. 1

    Rub the bhetki pieces with half the salt and half the turmeric powder. Keep aside for 15 minutes.

    Bhetki (Barramundi)SaltTurmeric Powder

  2. 2

    Soak the mustard seeds in 60 ml water for 15 minutes. Grind them with 3 green chillies, a pinch of salt and the soaking water to a smooth paste.

    Mustard SeedsWaterGreen Chilli

  3. 3

    Heat 3 tbsp mustard oil in a pan till it smokes lightly. Fry the fish for 2 minutes on each side till light golden. Take it out.

    Mustard Oil

  4. 4

    In the same oil, add kalonji and the remaining 2 slit green chillies. Mix the mustard paste with the rest of the turmeric, add it and fry on low heat for 1 minute.

    Kalonji

  5. 5

    Add 250 ml water and the rest of the salt and bring to a boil. Add the fried fish, cover and simmer on low heat for 8 minutes.

    Water

  6. 6

    Pour 1 tsp raw mustard oil on top and add coriander leaves. Cover and rest for 5 minutes. Serve with steamed rice.

    Mustard OilCoriander Leaves

Before you start

How long does Shorshe Bhetki (Bhetki in Mustard Gravy) take?
40 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 25 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Shorshe Bhetki (Bhetki in Mustard Gravy) serve?
4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Shorshe Bhetki (Bhetki in Mustard Gravy) vegetarian?
No, it contains meat or fish.
Is Shorshe Bhetki (Bhetki in Mustard Gravy) 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 Shorshe Bhetki (Bhetki in Mustard Gravy)?
500 grams Bhetki (Barramundi), 2 tbsp Mustard Seeds, 3 tbsp Mustard Oil, 25 grams Green Chilli, 5 grams Coriander Leaves, ½ tsp Turmeric Powder, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Shorshe Bhetki (Bhetki in Mustard Gravy)?
No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Shorshe Bhetki (Bhetki in Mustard Gravy)?
About 266 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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