Why Bombil Fish Curry Should Be on Every Seafood Lover's Menu
A tasty fresh Bombay Duck Fish Curry with simple ingredients and quick to cook recipe.
Ingredients
- 8 to 10 Fresh Bombay Ducks (Bombils) cut into pieces
- ½ tsp Turmeric powder
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1 medium Tomato chopped
- 1 tbsp Bottle Masala/Malvani Masala or Red Chilli Powder
- ½ cup Tamarind Extract a small ball of tamarind soaked in water
- 2 tbsp Oil
- Coriander leaves for garnish
Masala to be ground
- ½ inch Ginger
- 6 cloves Garlic
- 4 Green Chillies
- 4 sprigs Coriander leaves a small bunch
Instructions
- Clean, cut, and wash the Bombay Duck Fish and let it drain in a colander.
- Place the Bombay Ducks in a vessel and marinate with salt and turmeric. Set them aside till you get the masala paste ready.
- Make a paste of ginger, garlic, green chillies, and coriander leaves in your small blender jar.
- Now add this paste to the bombils. Also, add chopped tomato, Bottle masala, or red chilli powder, and oil and mix well with your fingers.
- Finally add tamarind extract, give it a stir and place the vessel on medium heat. Cover and cook for 4 to 5 minutes till done. Garnish with coriander leaves and turn off the heat.
- Serve hot with steamed rice or rice rotis.
Notes
- Do not overcook the bombils. Alternatively, cook the gravy first and then drop in the Bombay ducks.
- Adjust chillies and chilli powder to suit your taste
- You can increase or decrease the number of Bombils, as needed.
- Use salt as per your taste.