Doi Maach | দই মাছ | Bengali Fish Curry with Yogurt Sauce
Doi Maach is a Bengali delicacy which often marks a special meal. It is often a part of celebratory meals which includes other special Bengali dishes like Pulao, Mutton Kosha, Biryani or the likes.
Servings 4 People
Ingredients
- 4-6 nos. Rui or Rohu fish pieces
- 2 Onion Medium - paste
- 1 inch Ginger paste
- 1 inch Cinnamon
- 4 Green Cardamom
- 1/2 cup Yogurt
- 2 Bay Leaves
- 4 tbsp Refined Oil
- 1 tsp Sugar
- 2 Green Chilies
- Salt to taste
- 1/2 tsp Garam Masala Powder
Instructions
- Heat oil in a pan. Meanwhile smear some salt on the fish pieces.4 tbsp Refined Oil, 4-6 nos. Rui or Rohu fish pieces
- Once the oil is hot, lay the fish in them and fry them slightly on each sides.
- Take them out and keep them aside.
- Now, in the same oil, add the whole spices and let it sizzle for a minute or so.1 inch Cinnamon, 4 Green Cardamom, 2 Bay Leaves
- Then add the Onion-Ginger paste and fry it nicely with some Salt.2 Onion, 1 inch Ginger, Salt to taste
- Once done, add back the fish pieces and season it with salt and sugar.1 tsp Sugar
- Whisk the yogurt with some water and pour it over the fish. Add the Green chilies and Garam Masala Powder. Turn the heat on low and allow it to simmer for 3-4 minutes.1/2 cup Yogurt, 2 Green Chilies, 1/2 tsp Garam Masala Powder
- Once you see the fat surfacing, turn off the heat and serve.