Tel Koi


Tel Koi

Koi Mach which is called Carp in English comes from Japanese word.It is dull grey in colour.This is a river and pond water fish.This is a delicacy of Bengal.Bengalis love Koi Fish curry.It is an expensive fish.Here I have written most famous Koi preparation which I have learned from my mom.
Serves-5
Preparation time-5 min
Cooking time-12 min  
Ingredients
5 Koi Fish marinated with turmeric powder and salt
5 green chillies
KhusKhus(posto)1tp
turmeric powder-1/2 tp
mustard seeds 2 tp
cumin powder-1/2 tp
Panch Phoran-1 tp
Salt to taste
Mustard oil for cooking and frying

Make a Semi thick paste with mustard seeds,salt,green chillies,cumin powder,khuskhus in a mixer.

Fry the fish in 2tbsp mustard oil on both sides till the skin changes its colour.

Now add 1tbsp oil to the leftover oil the kadai and add 1 tp paanch phoran and temper.Now add little water to the mustard  paste and pour on the kadai.Now bring to boil and cook till it leaves oil.




Continue to cook till the sides leave oil and then add the fish fishes.Add half cup water to the kadai and add 1tbsp mustard oil and simmer till it leaves oil from the sides and the fish pieces becomes tender.

Gravy is done.garnish with fresh coriander leaves.

Cooking will be done in mustard oil only.
Make cut pieces on the fish pieces so that it doesnot splutter.Be careful while frying.
Add salt to the heated oil to avoid splutter and fry in medium heat.

Recipe inspired by mom
Cooking by Dimple Chakraborty
Photo shoot Dimple Chakraborty
recipe Creator Dimple Chakraborty.
Next Post Previous Post
No Comment
Add Comment
comment url
Related Post
Fish,Non veg