Bangladeshi Mustard Fish Curry

Ingredients

• 4 white fish fillets (tilapia, hilsa or cod)
• 2 tbsp mustard seeds, soaked 15 min
• 2 green chillies
• 1/2 tsp turmeric
• 1 tsp red chilli powder
• 1 small onion, sliced
• 3 tbsp mustard oil (or any oil)
• Salt to taste
• Fresh coriander to serve

Instructions

1. Rub the fish with salt and a little turmeric and rest 10 minutes.
2. Blend the soaked mustard seeds with the green chillies and a splash of water into a smooth paste.
3. Heat the mustard oil until shimmering, then add the onion and cook briefly.
4. Stir in the chilli powder, turmeric, mustard paste and 1 cup water; simmer for 5 minutes.
5. Slide in the fish, cover and cook gently for 8-10 minutes until just opaque.
6. Finish with fresh coriander.

Serving suggestions

• Serve with plain steamed rice.

Storage & reheating

Best fresh; keeps for a day in the fridge.

Nutrition

Nutrition information is not yet available for this recipe. Values vary with portion size and exact ingredients — we will add verified figures here soon.

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