Nepal, country of Asia, lying along the southern slopes of the Himalayan mountain ranges. It is a landlocked country located between India to the east, south, and west and the China to the north.
One of the popular fish in the terai region of Nepal is “Rohu Fish” (Rohu Machha). Let’s make Rohu fish curry (Machha ko Jhol) in Nepali style.
Ingredients for Rohu Fish Curry
Rohu fish pieces (around 8 nos.) – 500 – 600 gms.
Make Paste of: – Onion, quartered, medium ones- 2 nos.
- Tomatoes, quartered, medium ones-3 nos.
- Green Chilli – 1 big or 2 small as per taste
To Marinate Fish:
- Salt- 1 tsp
- Turmeric powder-3/4th tsp
- Red Chilli Powder- 1 tsp
- Lemon Juice- 1tsp
For the Curry:
- Ginger garlic paste- 2 tsp
- Coriander powder- 1.5 tsp
- Cumin Powder- 3/4 tsp
- Red Chilli Powder- 1.5 tsp
- Garam Masala Powder- 1/2 tsp
- Lemon Juice- 1 tsp
- Coriander leaves, chopped- 2 tbsp
- Salt- 1/2 tsp Oil – 3 tbsp & oil for pan-frying the fish pieces
Preparation:
- Marinate the fish pieces with salt, turmeric powder, lemon juice & red chili powder. Mix well & set aside for around 30 mins.
- Make a paste of the quartered onions, tomatoes, and one or two green chilies.
- Pan-fry the fish pieces in 2 batches. Remove & set aside.
- Chop the coriander leaves.
Process:
- Heat oil in a pan or karahi & add the onion-tomato-chili paste.
- Fry on medium to low heat for around 7-8 mins.
- Add the ginger-garlic paste.
- Mix & continue to fry for another 15 mins on medium heat, till the paste is cooked & has a little grainy texture. Make sure that the masala doesn’t burn or become brown in color.
- Add the red Chilli powder, Coriander powder, Cumin powder & 1/2 tsp salt and mix it well. Add a splash of water and keep frying on low for around 2 mins.
- Add a cup of water & cook for another 3-4 mins.
- Now gently add in the fried fish pieces, give a stir, and cook covered for around 10 mins.
- Add in the garam masala powder & simmer for 2 mins before garnishing with chopped coriander leaves.
- Ready to serve with Rice.
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