It is summer time when you want to eat something light on your stomach. Also during this season, we use ingredients that have a cooling effect on the body. Here is a fish preparation using yoghurt as the base for the curry with fenugreek seeds.
Methi Fish (Curd Base)
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| Serves | 3-4 |
| Prep time | 15 minutes |
| Cook time | 20 minutes |
| Total time | 35 minutes |
| Allergy | Fish, Milk |
| Meal type | Lunch |
| Misc | Serve Hot |
| India | Indian |
Ingredients
- 500g Seer Fish Cubed (Any fish of your choice can be used)
- 1 heaped teaspoon Methi Seeds (Fenugreek seeds)
- 1/2 teaspoon Chilly Powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Coriander Powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Cumin Powder
- 1/4 teaspoon Tumeric Powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Ginger Grated
- 1/2 teaspoon Garlic Grated
- 1 teaspoon Kasoori Methi (Dried Fenugreek leaves)
- 1 cup Thick Curd
- To TasteSalt
- 3 tablespoons Coconut Oil (Can be replaced by any vegetable oil)
- 1 Medium Onion (Finely Chopped)
- 1 teaspoon Rice Flour
Directions
| Step 1 |
In a bowl add curd, chilly powder, Coriander powder, Cumin powder, turmeric powder, half of the chopped onion, salt, rice flour, grated ginger and garlic. Mix well and keep aside. |  |
| Step 2 |
Heat oil in a pan and add the fenugreek seeds. Fry on a low flame till it becomes dark. Put off the flame. Separate the seeds from the oil by tilting the pan and discard the seeds. This method infuses the flavour of the seeds into the oil. |  |
| Step 3 |
Put the pan with the oil back on the flame. Fry the remaining chopped onions until golden brown. |  |
| Step 4 |
Reduce the flame and add the curd mixture stirring continuously. Bring it to boil. |  |
| Step 5 |
Gradually add the fish cubes one by one. Bring it to a boil and then add the Kasoori methi. Simmer till the fish has cooked. |  |