1teaspoonTurmeric Powdersome for marinating the fishes and some for the paste
1tablespoonSugaror as per taste
1tablespoonSaltor as per taste
2wholeDried Red chilies
2PodsCardamomor 1/2 teaspoon Ground Cardamon
2sticksCinnamonbroken or 1/2 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
3-4tablespoonVegetable oilfor frying the fishes (or Canola Oil or Olive Oil)
3tablespoonGhee or Clarified Butterfor making the curry
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INSTRUCTIONS
Mix ground spices with yogurt and make a paste.
Marinate the cut and cleaned fishes with Turmeric and Salt. Heat Vegetable Oil in a pan. As the oil shimmers, add the fishes and sear them lightly - on both sides - for two minutes on high flame. Transfer to a different plate. Pour the remaining oil over the seared fishes.
In the same pan add some ghee (or a knob of butter) and add whole spices(if using). As it gets fragrant add your yogurt paste and stir well keeping the flame low. As the oil begins to separate add just a tad bit of water depending on the kind of gravy or curry you want. You want to stir constantly at this point to mix the Yogurt mixture thoroughly. Leaving it and stirring occasionally might curdle the Yogurt. Add water in streaming motion, a little at a time, stirring frequently.
Slowly keep the fried fishes in the gravy and turn off the heat. Toss to combine and serve.
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Notes
Never put onions or garlic while making Doi Maach or Yogurt Fish Curry. It's just pointless.
Do not fry the fish too much. Just lightly sear them for 2-minutes at low flame until golden brown on both sides.
You can use any variety of fish you can find around you to make this recipe
This recipe also works great with shellfishes
If you aren't using Whole spices, use Ground Cinnamon & Cardamom
If you aren't able to find these two spices, use a good quality Garam Masala. It is easily available in all grocery stores.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Doi Maach or Yogurt Fish Curry Recipe
Amount Per Serving
Calories 155Calories from Fat 117
% Daily Value*
Fat 13g20%
Saturated Fat 3g19%
Trans Fat 0.1g
Polyunsaturated Fat 6g
Monounsaturated Fat 3g
Cholesterol 8mg3%
Sodium 1822mg79%
Potassium 180mg5%
Carbohydrates 9g3%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 6g7%
Protein 3g6%
Vitamin A 955IU19%
Vitamin C 1mg1%
Calcium 105mg11%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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