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Calcutta Curried Fish With Crisp Vegetables















Ingredients

Quantity
Cayenne pepper
½ to ¾ tsp
Mustard oil or light olive oil
3 tbsp
Fresh salmon or red snapper – filet
1 pound
Broccoli florets
½ cup
Red bell pepper julienne
¼ cup
Carrots – peeled and sliced
½ cup
Petite peas – fresh frozen
¼ cup
Whole cloves
5
2” cinnamon stick , broken
1 piece
Green cardamom pods
2
Bay leaf
1
Finely chopped onion
½ cup
Grated fresh ginger
2 tsp
Dijon style mustard
1 tbsp
Plain yoghurt
4 tbsp
Salt
½ tsp
Lemon juice
2 tsp
Fresh mint leaves
for garnish


This bountiful combination of fish, simmered with plenty of fresh vegetables, comes from the bay of Bengal. The whole spices used in the recipe are not meant to be eaten; remove them just before serving.

Combine cayenne and tablespoon of the oil and rub over fish. Cover and marinate for 15 minutes. Meanwhile, combine broccoli, bell pepper, carrots and peas in a steamer over boiling water. Steam until crisp-tender, about 4 minutes.

Heat remaining 2 tablespoons oil in a large, heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Add cloves, cinnamon, cardamom and bay leaf. Cook, stirring until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add onion and ginger; cook until onion is soft, about 3 minutes. Add fish in single layer. Stir in mustard. Cook for about 1 minute per side. Stir in yogurt and salt. Simmer over low heat stirring constantly, for 3 or 4 minutes. Mix in steamed vegetables. Transfer fish into a heated serving platter. Spoon sauce and vegetables over. Sprinkle with lemon juice and mint leaves.