Friday 26 August 2011

Macher Kalia (Fish Kassa)

Fish Kalia

This dish is famous Bengali cuisine.In any festive season or family gathering this dish is made.Rohu or Katla is best fish for this recipe.Very easy to make dish yet super delicious for fish lovers.Serve this with simple steamed rice,pulao or zeera rice.
  1. Fish (Rohu or Katla)-medium pieces leaving the head portion
  2. Sliced onions-2 big size
  3. Ginger and Garlic paste-Half spoon
  4. Curd-half cup
  5. Red Chilli powder-half spoon
  6. Garam masala powder-half spoon
  7. Whole garam masala-few
  8. Bay leaves-.2
  9. Turmeric powder-half spoon
  10. Salt to taste
  11. Mustard oil-for frying and marination

Method


  • Marinate the fish with turmeric powder,salt and mustard oil for 5 min and fry the fish on both sides.Keep aside.
  •  In the same oil add bay leaves and whole garam masala for tempering and then add sliced onions.
  • Once the onion  turns brown add ginger and garlic paste and saute it.
  • Once the raw smell of the ginger and garlic paste is gone add turmeric powder,chilli powder,garam masala powder,salt and beaten curd and in medium flame saute the spices till it leaves oil.
  • Now add half cup water,bring it to boil and add the fish and cook the fish till the gravy is thick.
  • Serve hot with peas pulao,rice.

Recipe By Chef Dimple 

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