Fish curry or Masala Fish recipe

Fish curry is a winter season recipe specially made in Pakistan during winter days.  This fish recipe is a time favorite of Pakistani people. It is also well known as Pakistani masala fish. This recipe is full of spice, smoothness of different flavors, and richness. In juicy curry, fish becomes so tender that it melts in the mouth. It’s the best-ever dish for seafood lovers all across the world.

Tomatoes and onion curry develop this recipe then spiced up with garam masala powder, ajwain powder, and regular spices (red chili, powder, salt, and turmeric powder). These ingredients also help a lot in making a typical Kadai recipe.

In my family, everyone loves this flavorsome fish curry recipe so much. I learn this amazing fish curry recipe from my mom. She has a unique style to make this recipe. Different countries have different styles of cooking this recipe. According to the availability of local ingredients and the kind of fish present there.

The richness of this fish curry depends on the type of fish you are using. I used freshwater fish ( river fish) for this recipe as it has the best taste and flavor to cook and it accepts all kinds of spices well.  Always look for freshwater fish if you want 100 % results in terms of the best taste.

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Is Fish curry or Masala fish rich in taste?

The answer to this question is yes. Fish curry is healthy, rich as well as contains a lot of goodness in it. This simple fish recipe is a bunch of blended flavors. So everybody can have a hearty meal of fish curry without raising their cholesterol level. In fish, meat has a unique taste to eat and has more health benefits.

Fish curry recipe has benefits for hearts

Fish curry has a lot of benefits for heart health as it contains unsaturated fats Omega 3 fatty acids and nutrients. Omega 3 fatty acids and other associated nutrients help to reduce the risk factors of developing heart disease.

Other Benefits

Fish is a rich source of low-fat and high-quality protein. It also conation Vitamin D and B2 riboflavin calcium and phosphorus. Omega 3 fatty acids are not produced by our body So fish curry recipes or any other fish recipe helps us to intake omega 3 fatty acids in the form of food. They also help to lessen the risk of developing arthritis and other associated inflammations.

Required Ingredients

Fish

In fish curry, we required 1/2 kg of fish is required. Cut the fish into small pieces. I used freshwater fish ( river fish) because it contained a lot of flavors and tasted natural. Even if you just made it with salt and pepper the taste results will be mind-blowing and more satisfying.

Onions

2 medium-sized onions that are finely chopped.

Tomatoes

1 big-sized tomato that is finely chopped.

Green chilies

2-3 green chilies

Garam masala powder preparation

Take 1 tbsp of cumin seeds, coriander seeds,1-2 dry red chilies, and 1 teaspoon whole black peppers, Dry them in a pan on low heat for 2-3 minutes. Then blend all dry roast masalas in a blender until a fine powder. You can use this masala powder in different dishes too. Once made and used for a month. So it will prevent you to again and again roasting and blending masalas.

Other Ingredients

ginger garlic paste, salt, red chili powder, ajwain, turmeric powder, and curd are other ingredients. For sauté green cardamom, bay leaf, black cardamom, and cloves are required.

Steps for making fish curry or Masala fish

Fish Preparation

Washing and rinsing

Rinse fish pieces (1/2 Kg) well before using by adding some vinegar to the water. For this purpose take a deep bowl add up 4-5 tbsp of vinegar then put up all evenly sized pieces. Let it aside for 10 minutes. The purpose of adding vinegar here is to remove the typical fish odor that needs to be removed before marination. After 10 minutes drain all vinegar water from the fish pieces. Rinse for the final time with running tap water. Now the fish is ready for the next procedure.

Fish Marination

Marinate fish pieces with lemon juice of 2-3 fresh lemons, and ginger garlic paste 1 tbsp. Mix all the pieces well.

Curry masala Preparation

1. Take a pan add 2-3 tbsp of oil heat it on low flame. Then add 2-3 green cardamom, 1 bay leaf, 1  black cardamom, and 2-3 cloves. Saute them for 2 minutes then add 1 cup of finely chopped onions. Let them golden brown for 5 minutes.
2. Then add 1 tbsp of ginger garlic paste. Let it change its color slightly. On color, changing add 1 /2 cup of tomatoes. Let them simmer for 2 minutes along it add 2-3 sliced green chilies. They produce fresh aromas in curry. So don’t forget to add them.
3. Add some water to mix down all the ingredients then add up 1 tbsp of salt, 1-1/2 tbsp of red chili powder, 1 tbsp of garam masala, and ½  tbsp. of crushed Ajwain powder and 1/2 tbsp of turmeric powder. Mix them well. Cook until homogenized mixture forms then turn off the flame.

Fish frying

Take a pan and add 1-2 tbsp of oil to it. Fry marinated fish pieces. Slightly golden brown on both sides. Don’t let them overcook or burn. Just cook until the smell of ginger garlic paste disappears. Once one side is done then flip to another uncooked side. Once the fish pieces have been done place them on tissue paper to absorb the oil.

Preparation of fish curry or masala fish

1. Now it’s time to cook fried fish pieces in the curry masala that we prepared before.
2. Keep the flame on low add fried fish pieces calmly in curry masala.
3. Add 3-4 tbsp of curd to add up more consistency and thickness.
4. Pour ½ cup of water. Slightly stir. Set the flame on low. Let it cook for 25-30 minutes. Adjust salt and garam masala if needed.
5. Once the fish become tender, soft, and juicy and the curry attains the specified consistency with texture then turn off the flame.
6. Dish out and garnish with fresh coriander leaves and green chili.

Here in Pakistan now it’s winter season. So I prepared that dish last Thursday for dinner. I served curry fish ( masala fish ) with chapatti. Everyone loves it. I hope your whole family will love it too.

Storage Tips

Curry fish or masala fish can be stored in an airtight container in a refrigerator for 3 to 4 days.

Serving

Serve fish curry with chapati and plain boiled rice. It goes well with both.

Check out another curry recipe for chicken.

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