Spicy Bhetki Fish Curry with Cauliflower

Spicy Bhetki Fish Curry with Cauliflower

60 mins
medium
4 servings

A flavorful and aromatic Bengali fish curry featuring tender bhetki fish, crispy cauliflower florets, and aromatic spices. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion.

Bengali CuisineFish Curry

Equipment Needed

  • Cutting board
  • Knife
  • Large pan

Ingredients

  • 400.00 gramsBhetki Fish(Freshly caught bhetki fish, cut into 2-inch pieces)
  • 200.00 gramsCauliflower(Cut into florets)
  • 150.00 gramsPotato(Cut into 1-inch cubes)
  • 1.00 mediumTomato(Chopped)
  • 2.00 tablespoonsMustard Oil
  • 1.00 tablespoonGinger Paste
  • 3.00 mediumGreen Chilies(Sliced)
  • 1.00 teaspoonSalt
  • 1.00 teaspoonTurmeric Powder
  • 1.00 teaspoonCumin Powder
  • 1.00 teaspoonRed Chili Powder
  • 1.00 pieceBay Leaf
  • 2.00 podsCardamom
  • 1.00 pieceCinnamon Stick
  • 1.00 teaspoonCumin Seeds
  • 1.00 teaspoonSugar
  • 2.00 tablespoonsFresh Coriander Leaves(Chopped)

Instructions

1

Marinate the fish with salt and turmeric.

Estimated time: 10 minutes

2

Heat mustard oil in a pan and fry the fish until golden brown.

Estimated time: 10 minutes

3

Fry the cauliflower florets until tender and lightly browned.

Estimated time: 10 minutes

4

Add chopped potatoes and fry until slightly browned.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

5

Add chopped tomato and sauté for 2 minutes.

Estimated time: 2 minutes

6

Add ginger paste and sauté for 2 minutes.

Estimated time: 2 minutes

7

Combine spices (cumin, turmeric, chili powder, salt) and sauté for 3 minutes.

Estimated time: 3 minutes

8

Add bay leaf, cardamom, cinnamon, and cumin seeds.

Estimated time: 1 minutes

9

Add fried cauliflower and green chilies.

Estimated time: 2 minutes

10

Add hot water and bring to a boil.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

11

Add fried fish and simmer until the potatoes and cauliflower are tender.

Estimated time: 10 minutes

12

Add sugar and adjust consistency with a little water.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

13

Garnish with fresh coriander leaves.

Estimated time: 1 minutes