Authentic Bihari Fish Curry with Warm Handcrafted Phulkas
Experience the bold and tangy flavors of Bihar with this rustic fish curry, simmered in a robust mustard and garlic gravy. Perfectly paired with warm, freshly puffed phulkas, it delivers a deeply comforting traditional meal.
60min
Total Time
4
Servings
Bihari
Cuisine
Recipe
1
Marinate the fish steaks with a pinch of turmeric and salt, then set aside for 15 minutes.
2
Grind the mustard seeds, garlic cloves, and cumin seeds into a smooth paste using a little water.
3
Heat mustard oil in a heavy-bottomed pan until smoking, then shallow fry the fish pieces until golden and set aside.
4
In the remaining oil, sputter additional cumin seeds and sauté the sliced onions until translucent.
5
Add the ground mustard-garlic paste, turmeric, and red chili powder, frying well until oil separates from the masala.
6
Stir in the chopped tomatoes and cook until they soften into a rich base.
7
Pour in two cups of water and the tamarind pulp, bringing the mixture to a gentle boil.
8
Carefully slide the fried fish into the simmering gravy and cook on medium heat for 8-10 minutes.
9
Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and serve hot alongside freshly made phulkas.
Ingredients
500g fresh river fish steaks
3 tablespoons yellow mustard seeds
6 cloves garlic
2 small onions, finely sliced
2 ripe tomatoes, chopped
1 tablespoon mustard oil
1 teaspoon turmeric powder
1 teaspoon red chili powder
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
2 tablespoons tamarind pulp
Fresh coriander leaves for garnish
Salt to taste
Whole wheat flour and water for phulkas
*This AI-generated recipe may contain inaccuracies.