Koi Mach
CLIMBING PERCH FISH in English and scientific name is CYPRINUS RUBROFUSCUS
Fresh Water Fish | Omnivore
- Omega-3 fatty acids, which help in mental health.
- Protein, which helps in building & regeneration of healthy tissues.
- Phosphorus and vitamin D, which help in dental & bone health.
- Carbohidrates, which provide immediate energy boost.
Ingredients
| Koi Mach: 1 kg (6 pieces) | Coconut Milk: 2 Tbsp | Mustard Oil: ⅓ cup (for fry) |
| Dried Red Chillies: 2 | Black Cumin: ¼ tsp | Salt: ¼ tsp (for gravy) |
| Water: 1½ cup (room temperature) | – | – |
Marination
| Salt: 1 Tbsp | Turmeric Powder: ½ Tbsp | Mustard Oil: 1 Tbsp |
Mustard Paste
| Yellow Mustard Seeds: 2 Tbsp | Black Mustard Seeds: 3 Tbsp | Green Chillies: 4 |
| Dried Red Chillies: 2 | Salt: 1 tsp | – |
Nourishing
| Green Chillies: 4 | Fresh Mustard Oil: 2 Tbsp | – |
Procedure
Step 1: Keep the fishes in the large plate and smear them with turmeric powder, salt & mustard oil thoroughly.
Step 2: Turn on the gas and place the wok in high flame. Pour mustard oil and sprinkle little bit of salt for tempering.
Step 3: Fry both sides of the fishes for 2 minutes each side at medium flame.
Step 4: Keep the fried fishes on a separate plate.
Step 5: Now, add whole dried red chillies & black cumin seeds in the remaining oil in medium flame. When aroma starts to come, add mustard paste with water (room temperature).
Step 6: When the gravy starts to boil, add fried fishes gently one-by-one. Also add coconut milk. Cover with lid and keep it in low flame for 5 minutes.
Step 7: When oil starts to float on top of the gravy, add salt & slitted green chillies. Also add 2 Tbsp mustard oil and spread all over the gravy gently.
Step 8: Turn off the gas & rest for 5 minutes. Tasting superb.
Tips
- Slightly fry the fish in such a way that they remain soft.
- In Step 7, salt & slitted green chillies are added for flavour.