Dhaba Style Fish Curry Recipe
Recipe Summary
- A spicy and authentic Dhaba style fish curry, featuring crispy fried fish simmered in a rich, flavorful gravy made with a fresh paste of garlic, green chilies, mustard, and poppy seeds. This easy-to-follow recipe promises a delicious and aromatic meal, perfect to be enjoyed with rice.
All Ingredients - For Marination
- Fish (cut into steaks) 500 g
- Turmeric powder 1 tsp
- Salt 1 tsp
All Ingredients - For Paste
- Garlic cloves 5-6
- Green chilies 2-3
- Black mustard seeds 1 tbsp
- Poppy seeds (posto) 1 tbsp
- Water as needed (for blending)
All Ingredients - For Gravy
- Cooking oil 4-5 tbsp
- Tomatoes 2 medium, chopped
- Salt to taste
- Bay leaf 1
- Cumin powder 1 tsp
- Coriander powder 1 tsp
- Red chili powder 1/2 tsp (or to taste)
- Water 1-1.5 cups
Tools You'll Need
- Pan
- Blender
- Bowl
Don't have an ingredient? Try these swaps
No Garlic (fresh)?
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder (per clove)
- 1/2 tsp garlic granules (per clove)
No Bay leaf?
- 1/4 tsp dried thyme (per leaf)
- Pinch of dried oregano
⚠ Contains Allergens
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Marinate the Fish
Clean and cut the fish into desired pieces. In a bowl, marinate the fish pieces with 1 teaspoon of turmeric powder and 1 teaspoon of salt. Mix well to ensure all pieces are coated.
Step 2: Fry the Fish
Heat 2-3 tablespoons of cooking oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot, carefully place the marinated fish pieces in the pan. Fry until they are golden brown and crispy on both sides. Remove the fried fish from the pan and set aside.
Step 3: Prepare the Spice Paste
While the fish is frying, prepare the spice paste. In a blender, combine 5-6 garlic cloves, 2-3 green chilies, 1 tablespoon of black mustard seeds, and 1 tablespoon of poppy seeds. Add a small amount of water as needed and blend until you get a smooth, fine paste.
Step 4: Sauté Gravy Base
In the same pan (or a clean one) with the remaining oil (add more if needed, about 2-3 tablespoons), add 1 bay leaf. Then add the chopped tomatoes and the prepared spice paste. Sauté for .
Step 5: Cook the Spices
Add salt to taste, 1 teaspoon of cumin powder, 1 teaspoon of coriander powder, and 1/2 teaspoon of red chili powder (adjust to your spice preference). Mix well and continue to sauté the mixture on medium heat, stirring occasionally, for about , or until the oil begins to separate from the masala and the tomatoes are soft.
Step 6: Add Water for Gravy
Pour in 1 to 1.5 cups of water, or enough to achieve your desired gravy consistency. Bring the gravy to a gentle boil, stirring occasionally.
Step 7: Add Fried Fish to Gravy
Once the gravy is simmering, gently add the crispy fried fish pieces into the gravy. Ensure the fish pieces are submerged.
Step 8: Simmer and Serve
Reduce the heat to low, cover the pan, and let the fish curry simmer for . This allows the fish to absorb the rich flavors of the gravy. Serve the Dhaba style fish curry hot with steamed rice.
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