Grass Carp Fish Gravy

Grass Carp Fish is basically a fresh water fish, which is found very commonly in India and other parts of the world. People of different region cook the Grass Carp Fish in varieties of way such as pan frying, steaming, etc. It looks quite similar to the Rohu fish, although the skin and the fins of Grass Carp Fish are a little slippery. Few Bengali's often mistakenly pronounce the Grass Carp Fish as 'Glass Cup'. However, Grass Carp Fish is the common name of this type of fish.

Grass Carp Fish Gravy is basically a gravy dish prepared with few ingredients of the grounded paste and required very few spices with oil to the consistency of how much it is needed to fry the fish pieces. One good thing about the Grass Carp Fish is that they do not absorb much oil while frying. This fish recipe is very similar to the other popular fish recipes and is typically served for lunch and dinner with hot steamed rice. Besides you can also serve some crispy potato fries along with it.

Fish recipes are very popular in other parts of India, mostly Bengali households, as I am from a Bengali family fish is been prepared at least twice in every week. I know it is quite an unusual combination that cooking the vegetables along with a non-veg item, however, I love to experiment different varieties of fish recipes. I have also used some dry spices to give it a different flavor, you can use the basic Panch Phoran or the roasted seasonings that are available.

Grass Carp Fish Fry

The traditional fish recipes are quite different from what I have presented here, those have a little bit of complicated method of preparation. Here in this fish recipe, I have used very commonly available things that we usually have it in our kitchen and I have also mentioned the method for preparation in step by step which is not very complicated. So here is the recipe for you.

[Non-Veg]

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cooking Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 35 minutes

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: Indian/Bengali

Serves: 2

Measuring Items: Teaspoon, 1 cup=250 ml

Ingredients:

1. Fish- 250 grams (3-4 pieces)
2. Potato- 1 (small)
3. Onion – 3 (large)
4. Tomato- 2
5. Green chili- 10
6. Ginger- ½ tsp (1 inch)
7. Garlic- 6 cloves
8. Coriander leaves

Spices:

1. Fennel seeds (Saunf)- 1/2 tsp
2. Fenugreek seeds (Methi)- 1/2 tsp
3. Turmeric powder- 1 tsp
4. Mirchi powder-1 tsp
5. Coriander powder- 1 tsp
6. Cumin powder- 1 tsp
7. Salt (according to taste)
8. Mustard oil- 250 ml

Method:

How to prepare ‘Grass Carp Fish Gravy’ with step by step pictures and instructions:

1. Marinate the fish with turmeric powder and salt, keep it aside for 10 minutes (until then you can finish up preparing other things).

   

   Grass Carp Fish

2. Cut the required vegetables into medium size (as shown in the pic)
   
3. Put dried Saunf and Methi into the grinding jar along with the other vegetables.
   
4. Blend them all together.
   
5. Heat oil in a frying pan. Fry the fish pieces and keep aside. (oil remains in the pan, so I did not add more oil for the rest of cooking)
   
6. Put the blended paste in the hot oil in the frying pan, saute for 2 minutes and fry till its golden brown.
7. Add the spices (turmeric pwdr, mirchi pwdr, cumin and coriander pwdr) and cover the pan with its lid for 5 minutes.
   
8. Open the lid and put two half slitted green chilles and mix.
9. Now add half cup of water and bring to a boil, then add the fried fish pieces.
   
10. Finally, add the coriander leaves.

Grass Carp Fish Gravy is ready to serve along with hot steamed rice. Very simple method of preparation and easily arranged. I’ve not used more spices and it's even less oily keeping in mind to the health of the regular fish consumers. It is tastier and healthier than any other fish preparations. Prepare this Grass Carp Fish Gravy and tell me how you liked it. Enjoy cooking, serving and eating!!

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