Tilapia Fish Recipe

There are recipes in every cuisine that are mostly passed on from generations to generations, the kind of recipes that we cannot live without. Some of the recipes undergo a complete transformation over the time, while some remains with their authentic never losing classic taste in them.

Tilapia Fish Recipe is the classic combo from the heart of Bengal cuisine. And there is not a single person who would not love to eat fish and drool at the very sight of it, apart from the ones who are vegetarian for sure. Being from a Bengali family, our lunch or dinner menu does not go without the fish item on the table every week, and that is why we love to have fish in our meals.

I personally like the fish fries, fish gravy and there are varieties of methods to prepare the fish curries in our Bengali cuisine. I like Rui maach, Ilish maach, prawns, pomfret fishes and when it comes to the Tilapia fish I like the way my mom prepare the fish curry, I would share my mom’s recipe also on my blog in the near future.

Here's the Tilapia Fish Recipe with step by step instructions:

[Non-Veg]

Prep Time: 30 minutes

Cooking Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 50 minutes

Course: Side

Cuisine: Indian/Bengali

Serves: 4

Measuring Items:1 cup=250 ml, teaspoon

Ingredients:

1. Tilapia fish- 250 grams (4 pieces)
2. Onion-2
3. Green Chili- 4
4. Ginger- ½ inch
5. Garlic- 6 cloves
6. Tomato- 2
7. Coriander leaves (for garnishing)

Spices:

1. Mustard oil- 1 cup
2. Turmeric powder- 2 tsp
3. Mirchi powder- 2 tsp
4. Coriander powder- 1 ½ tsp
5. Cumin powder- 1 tsp
6. Salt (as per the taste)

Method:

1. Wash the fish pieces properly. Marinade them with turmeric powder (1 tsp) and salt for 30 minutes.
2. Heat oil in a pan. Fry the fish pieces and keep them aside. (Oil remains in the pan, so no need to add more oil into the pan)
3. Add finely chopped onions, fry till golden brown.
4. Now add ginger- garlic paste, green chilies and chopped tomatoes. Simmer for 2 minutes.
5. Add the remaining spices. Mix them well. Cover the pan with the lid and simmer for 2 minutes. 
6. Add ½ cup water. Cook for 5 minutes. Then add the fried fishes in  the pan.
7. Garnish with chopped coriander leaves. Serve hot with rice.

This Tilapia Fish Recipe is one of the combined version from the traditional lip smacking fish curry from Bengal. Enjoy this classic Tilapia Fish Recipe with hot steamed rice. Enjoy cooking, serving and eating!!

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