Bombil Kolbowni – Bombay Duck Curry with Kolim
Bombil Kolbowni is a delicacy from the East Indian Cuisine. It is a delicious Bombay Duck Curry with pickled shrimps (Kolim)
Ingredients
- 5 to 6 Bombay Ducks Bombil – 5 to 6
- 1 tbsp Crushed Garlic
- 1 Onion sliced
- 1 Tomato sliced
- 3 tsp Bottle Masala or 2 tbsp
- 1 tbsp Kolim pickled baby shrimps – 1 heaped tbsp
- ½ cup Tamarind Extract – a small ball of tamarind soaked in ½ cup of water
- Coriander Leaves – a handful chopped
- ½ tsp Salt use less as kolim already contains salt
- 3 tbsp Oil
Instructions
- Wash and clean the Bombay Ducks thoroughly and let the water drain completely.
- Heat oil in a pan and sauté the sliced onion until golden.
- Add crushed garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Stir in the sliced tomato, a little salt and cook until the tomato softens. Use salt sparingly since kolim is salty.
- Stir in the kolim and fry for a few seconds.
- Add the bottle masala and fry well to release its aroma.
- Mix in the tamarind extract and a little water to form the curry base.
- Add the cleaned bombil and let them cook gently—they don’t take long to soften.
- Finally, garnish with fresh coriander leaves.
Notes
- Add bottle masala as per your taste.
- Add less salt as kolim contains salt.
- Don't overcook Bombay Ducks.