Bengali Mustard Fish Curry

[BoxerMonkey]

south asian food usually taste really good, and is really nice

but it has the STUPIDEST names in english.

Butter Chicken, Mustard Fish, neither of which sounds appealing

[HelenSkyLark7]

Regardless of the "authenticity" of this recipe, I think it's inspiring as a new avenue for cooking fish.

I'm not from India, I have only had food in American Indian Food restaurants and they never serve fish recipes so the concept of Indian style seafood is very new to me and I'm glad they made this video even if the preparation method possibly made mustard seeds turn bitter or something.

Still Indian style seafood is a cool idea, I have never had it.

Thank you.

[sajjansarkar]

DO NOT MAKE THIS RECIPE.

@ShowMeTheCurry:

1. Did u guys actually taste the curry after making it? If you are truthful, please also post ur reactions.

2. I made this curry EXACTLY as y'all's video. It was SHIT. It was bitter and inedible. We had to wipe the curry off the fish and eat the fish like a fish fry.

3. I found some wise person in the comments section had warned against frying the mustard seeds as they would cause bitterness, I should have listened.

4. This was such a waste of time .

[ShowMeTheCurry]

@sajjansarkar : Sorry, you did not like this recipe. We try and consume EVERY dish we make for the show.

Sometimes, when the onions are blended/ground, they produce a bitter taste. It has happened to us in some other recipes and we can only think that is what happened to you.

Hope you will give it another shot.

[gemphu1234]

@ShowMeTheCurry I would tell u the reason .

Cooking with mustard paste is very common in my place Odisha and it's where this recipe is invented.

Mustard paste is never cooked with oil directly.It is either put directly with much water or it should be cooked until it looses oil. Mustard paste is never made brown with oil. It's not like in other Masala curry .Making it dry with oil would no doubt make it bitter.

[snaht1]

@sajjansarkar agreed

[xperfangel5655]

I am bengali and although I usually don't cook my fish like this I still like your recipe. Thank you for sharing,

[Narasamsha]

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[sdgps1]

Bengalis never make fish curry like this....they use ginger paste and "paanch phoron" for fish curry and don't pour all the spices directly to oil, even they use mustard seed paste in to the water while boiling.Frying of mustard seed paste will lead you to bitter taste. They widely use potato for fish curry.And even "sorshe rui" is quite different from this recipe.

[burnpur08]

I am Bengali, my mom first boils the masala with water before she add the fish. It easy to mix the spices.

[AFINAGIRL]

This looks so delicious! My mouth is watering. Thank you :0)

[sohachowder]

This a really native Bengali dish. But it's typically made with elish maash ( hilsha fish) which add a better taste. In oryisa it's made differently.

[gemphu1234]

@sohachowder

Sorry to tell .But the truth is it is not native to Bengal.Cooking with mustard is native to Orissa and spread all over (particularly eastern India) through chef form orissa engaged in Bengali Nawab family .It has strated from the cooking in Jaganath Temple .Most of the bengali dish has their origin in Orissa.

[samfund1]

That by the way is authentic Oriya dish. Cooking with mustard is a tradition at Jagannath temple for centuries, with of course vegetables, which is called 'Besara'.

[fida80]

i think there should be guest appearance of vahchef in your show and vice versa as both are great

[Kripa87]

I hate finish but my hubby lyk fish so i tot of check dis out..

[bhim51]

Please load your recipe in .flv format as the realplayer does not play the MP4 or WMW format . Love u !!

[queenshims]

This is a good recipe, but not a Bengali recipe. Whoever gave it to you has given a totally different recipe. This will NOT TASTE like the authentic, or even modified versions Bengali Mustard fish.

[pgupto]

@queenshims totally agreed with you!! this is NOT at all a bong fish!!!

[sdgps1]

@queenshims i totally agree with u...

[honeytgb]

@queenshims I was thinking the same. It's not a Bengali fish curry.

[tessluv8]

Thanks ladies for your nice recipies!!!

Just to let u know,authentic bengali mustard fish recipe...

Take mustard paste,mix in yoghurt,marinate fish in this,add water (quantity depending on how much fish used), add some mustard oil, slit green pepper in it to taste, add salt & turmeric powder, & let it cook half covered until done (fish should be used raw, & believe me once cooked it dosen't smell)... Any fish can be used prawns, rohu, hilsa.It tastes awesome!!!

[ShowMeTheCurry]

@tessluv8

Thanks for sharing your variation! Sounds great!

[gk891]

My friend makes a somewhat similar dish called Macha Besara which is an Oriya fish curry. Is this dish by chance called Macher Jhol? Thanks by the way for including some recipes from the eastern part of India. They're all fantastic. I guess maybe the only region left for showmethecurry is perhaps northeast India (the Seven Sister States)?

[ryankhan11]

I am Bangla, but I have never cooked fish, my parents however make the most delicious mach I have ever tasted, better than restaurants, and they make it completely different to how you made it. Where did you get this recipe?

[neurocosm]

It would be really great if you gals could ad an ending segment, where you sit at a table and enjoy your creations, and comment on the taste, aroma, and preparation. Any thoughts? :) That you would be great.

[ShowMeTheCurry]

@neurocosm

That's a great idea but unfortunately we are restricted by time...the shorter the better for youtube.

[iDontNeedaUsernam]

My friends at school always bring pickled okra on a piece of naan for lunch. They gave me some of it one day, and I instantly fell in love! Could you make a video on how to make pickled okra please? I don't want to freeload off of my pals!

[ixkey]

! Yum all up

Awesome fish & mustard recipe :o)

[ixkey]

! Yum all up

Awesome fish recipe :o)

[shabreena28]

Can i make this dish with shrimps?

[ShowMeTheCurry]

@shabreena28

Absolutely!

[TheVittleVlog]

Looks tasty!!!

[onoharahigashi]

It would be rather nice, if you could enlighten me on what fish substitutes I could use? Thanks....

[ShowMeTheCurry]

@onoharahigashi

You can try Red Snapper, Halibut, Cod, Haddock or Swordfish.

[oKeegan]

i am not a fish fan but if u cook i would try it ^^

[markdon16]

That looks a lovely recipe. Would it work with prawns?

[ShowMeTheCurry]

@markdon16

Absolutely! 

[BeijingDudeInUS]

I love India

[Fiamorso]

I think you used defrosted fish. Wouldn't the fish fall apart if it were fresh?

Could I use fresh cod or haddock for this dish?

[ShowMeTheCurry]

@Fiamorso

Yes, unfortunately we get only frozen Rohu here. You can try fresh Cod or Haddock.

[MrRomka1982]

looks great! thanks for recipe! If I can't get Mustard Oil in my country - which oil you recomend me to use (to get the same strong aroma as from Mustard Oil) ?

[ShowMeTheCurry]

@MrRomka1982

Mustard Oil has a distinct aroma and flavor so it is not easily substituted. You can try regular cooking oil.

[418608]

Can you explain why you have to cook the masala until the oil separates? I don't understand why you have to make the water evaporate, and then just add more water again. What does this do for the flavour. I know this method of cooking the masala is present in a majority of Indian cooking, but never understood why. Would love it if you can explain. Thanks a lot! :)

[ryankhan11]

@418608 I think its because cooking the spices in the oil fully releases all the flavour and adding water turns it into a stew, which is what a curry is, a stew.

[ShowMeTheCurry]

@418608

Once the moisture evaporates from the ingredients, then only is it possible for them to cook in the oil and to get a browned state. The flavor is different. Once the mixture is cooked properly, you can add the moisture back in.

[cajunveggie]

sounds nasty as hell but the looks really good. Going to have to try this one.

[Madhoomita]

I was wishing you guys taught some thing BENGALI n my prayers were answered !! Thanks .

[VWBAJA2112]

I love ur vids just wish had the smell & taste,thanks for sharing,you have opened my eyes.

[MrSuperProductions]

You should do your closing statement in Hindi in your next episode... That would be fun! :D

[MegaWatering]

I have some mustard oil i had bought, but it says only for external use only, so i'm guessing i can't use it. But i have seen some of your videos, you use mustard oil and some other videos where mustard oil is present. So do I consume it or not. I need advice before i do something i regret.

Love the show. xoxoxo

[blaarrosir]

@MegaWatering They've talked about it before and the reasons why it says for external use only. It's safe to use in cooking like this. I don't remember why it was said to not be for external use, but they did their research and figured out that it's safe.

[ShowMeTheCurry]

@MegaWatering : Watch our "Doi Maach" video - we have talked about this particular issue.

[Wivanunu]

What kind of fish is that?

[ShowMeTheCurry]

@Wivanunu

Rohu but you can use Red Snapper, Halibut, Cod, Haddock or Swordfish.

[vahrehvah1]

nice recipe hetal and anuja.

one thing i want to know is hetal is vegetarian right.

[Desi4evah]

Cool... They have fish recipes now. Thank you so much.

[hulkimodo]

what is the spice grinder brand?

[Esunshine71]

you guys never have winter by you!!:) i see you never wear winter cloths!!

[emmabee11]

looks SO good :P i wil lrefear my parents to this channel because we all love curry :D

[aditnarayan]

Bishon bhalo :)

[marumariful]

This look awesome!!! Thank you so much for sharing and helping people like myself..living oceans away from home..

[soneet]

*gulp*

I just ate and now I'm hungry.