Mrigal Fish Recipe

There are a few selective freshwater fishes that are edible and highly nutritious. Among all the fishes, Carp family is the edible ones mostly found in South-Asian countries, especially the Gangetic plains. The most popular Carp fishes that are cooked in India and its suburbs are Rohu, Catla, and Mrigal. Well, all these three names that I've mentioned here are very similar in their appearance, except for a very slight change in their head, tail, and color.

I've shared a few Rohu fish recipes on my blog in the past and would share some more in the future too because we Bengalis just love a piece of fish on our plate at least twice a week for sure. Undoubtedly I try out my own recipe experiments with some of the traditional recipes from the Bengali cuisine. So today the recipe that I'm sharing will be that of the Mrigal Fish.

Some of you must be aware of the Mrigal Fish, as it is available in the market in all season, it is also prepared quite very often in the Bengali household. Mrigal fish has a bit faded color in its skin as compared to the other Carp fishes, and maybe that is why it is also known as 'White Carp'.

Unlike the other Carp fishes, Mrigal fish shrink in its size to a greater extent after it is fried and it also tastes a bit watery flavor. Although Mrigal fish is not much liked when compared to Rohu or Catla, however, it is highly nutritive, energy packed, good for strong bones and muscles. Therefore Mrigal fish is recommended by the doctors too.

So here I would not go into much detail about the Mrigal fish, as Google has all the information about this nutrition packed fish. Sometimes even I go wrong in remembering or distinguishing these Carp fishes, as they all look quite similar. But no worries, as here you have the ultimate simple recipe for this super delicious alimentary Carp fish. Find the recipe with full instruction below:

Mrigal Fish Recipe

[Non-Veg]

Author: Paromita.P

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cooking Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 25 minutes (approx)

Recipe Type: Curry

Course: Main

Cuisine: Indian/Bengali

Serves: 4

Measuring Items: 1 cup=150 ml; Teaspoon (tsp)

Tips: Deep fry the fishes on high to medium flame until both sides turn golden in colour. Do not over fry or keep on the pan for too long time, as it may turn the fish flesh a bit hard to chew.

Ingredients:

1. Mrigal Fish- 1 whole (500 grams approx.)
2. Onion- 2 (large sized)
3. Tomato- 4
4. Green chili- 5
5. Ginger- 1 inch
6. Garlic- 6 cloves

Spices:

1. Mustard oil- 1 cup (or as needed for frying)
2. Turmeric powder- 2 Tsp
3. Red Mirchi powder- 2 Tsp
4. Salt- to taste
5. Mustard seeds- 1 tsp
6. Cumin powder- 1 Tsp
7. Coriander powder- 2 Tsp

Method:

How to prepare ‘Mrigal Fish Recipe’ with step by step pictures and instructions-

1. Wash the fish pieces thoroughly with water, sprinkle turmeric powder and salt to keep marinated for about 15 minutes.
   
2. By that time chop the required veggies, and make a paste of ginger-garlic.
   
3. Take a large pan, heat oil in it. Once the oil starts leaving fumes, slide in the fish pieces one by one and fry them on both sides.
   
4. Oil remains in the pan, add mustard seeds, let it splutter. Then add the sliced onions, green chilies, and ginger-garlic paste. Fry them until they turn golden in colour.
   
5. Now add chopped tomatoes, all the powder spices, and salt. Mix well.
   
6. Once the oil starts leaving by the sides of the pan, pour 1 cup of water and bring to boil.
   
7. Finally, add the fried fishes and simmer for 2 more minutes. Then switch off the flame.
   

Mrigal Fish is ready to be served hot with steamed rice. It is best combined with a dash of lemon juice savored on plain rice and some fried veggies alongside.

This Fish recipe is one of the easiest dishes that I've shared on my blog. Find out some more Fish recipes on this blog that you may like to try Bhapa Shorshe Ilish ; Rohu Fish with Drumsticks ; Fish Curry with Scallion Florets ; Tilapia Fish Recipe ; Grass Carp FishGravy ; Shorshe Maach ; Rohu Fish EggsCurry ; Tilapia Fish ; Rohu Fish Eggs Fry ; Rui Fish with Cauliflower ; Bata Pona Maacher Jhaal. Try one of these recipes and tell me how you liked it. Till then enjoy cooking, serving and eating!!

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