Boal Maacher Dom
Boal maacher dom. Gorgeous boal steaks. A generous slather of onion and ginger paste. Maas secret masala. Some wicked chillies and a glug of mustard oil. This is what I call food heaven !!!
Ingredients
- 4-5 boal maach steaks
- 1/2 cup onion paste
- 2 tsp ginger paste
- 2-3 dry red chilies
- 2 bay leaves
- 2 tsp cumin seeds
- 1 tsp turmeric powder
- 2 tsp red chili powder
- 5 tbsp mustard oil
- salt to taste
Instructions
- Soak the bay leaves and cumin seeds in warm water, 20 minutes or so. Drain from water, grind to a smooth paste with a splash of water. Keep aside in a bowl.
- To the bay leaves-cumin seeds paste, add the onion paste, ginger paste, turmeric powder, red chili powder, 1 tbsp mustard oil and a generous pinch of salt. Mix well.
- Add the fish steaks to the masala, coat well. Keep aside for 10 minutes.
- Heat 2 tbsp mustard oil in a flat pan. Gently place the marinated fish along with the marinade in the pan, cook over a low flame.
- Heat 2 tbsp mustard oil in a flat pan. Throw red chilies and fry till it release the aroma.
- Gently place the marinated fish along with the marinade in the pan, cook over a low flame For 7-8 minutes.
- Add ΒΌ cup of warm water, cover and cook for 3-4 odd minutes.
- Finish with a generous drizzle of mustard oil. Serve hot with steamed rice.