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Tangra Posto

Tangra Posto

A blissful marriage of tangra maachh (yet another favorite of the fish-loving Bengali) with the humble posto. Spiked with green chillies.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Bengali

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 kg tangra maach
  • 5 tbsps posto paste (Poppy seeds soaked in warm water for about 20 minutes, then removed from water and blended to a paste with 2 tbsp of water and 3-4 green chillies)
  • 1/2 cup peas
  • 2 large onions , chopped
  • 2 green chillies , slit
  • 2 tsp turmeric powder
  • 2 tsp red chilli powder
  • 4 tbsp mustard oil
  • 1/4 cup fresh coriander leaves , chopped
  • salt to taste

Instructions
 

  • Marinate the fish with salt, 1 tsp turmeric and 1 tbsp of mustard oil. (The mustard oil ensures the fish doesn't splutter naughtily when dipped in hot oil :) ) Heat mustard oil in frying pan and lightly fry the fish (Please don't over-fry as the fish can get stiff). Keep aside.
  • Reheat the same oil, add the chopped onions, green chillies and a pinch of sugar and fry till the onions are soft.
  • Add the remaining turmeric powder, red chili powder and salt. Cook on a moderate flame till oil has been released from the masala. Splash a little water if needed, you wouldn't want the masala to burn.
  • At this stage, throw in the green peas and stir in the posto paste.
  • Continue cooking for 4-5 mins on a moderate flame. Add 1 cup of warm water, give it a nice stir and bring to a gentle simmer.
  • Add the fried fish, adjust the salt and cook for a further 5-6 mins till posto gravy thickens.
  • Finish with chopped coriander and a generous tbsp of mustard oil.
  • Serve hot with steamed rice.

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