Bengali-Style Fish Recipe

Name: Bengali-Style Fish
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon turmeric; 1 teaspoon salt; 2 14 lbs cod fish fillets; 6 tablespoons corn oil; 4 fresh green chilies, finely chopped; 1 teaspoon ginger, finely chopped; 1 teaspoon garlic, crushed; 2 medium onions, finely chopped; 2 tomatoes, finely chopped; 6 tablespoons mustard oil; 2 cups water; fresh cilantro

Servings: persons

1 teaspoon turmeric
1 teaspoon salt
2 14 lbs cod fish fillets
6 tablespoons corn oil
4 fresh green chilies, finely chopped
1 teaspoon ginger, finely chopped
1 teaspoon garlic, crushed
2 medium onions, finely chopped
2 tomatoes, finely chopped
6 tablespoons mustard oil
2 cups water
fresh cilantro

1
Cut skinned cod fillets into pieces, each piece about three bites large.
2
Mix together turmeric and salt in a small bowl.
3
Spoon the turmeric and salt mixture over the fish pieces.
4
Heat the oil in a skillet.
5
Add the fish and fry until pale golden yellow.
6
Remove the fish with a slotted spoon and set aside.
7
Place the green chilies, ginger, garlic, onions, tomatoes and mustard oil in a food processor and blend into a paste.
8
Pour paste into sauce pan and dry-fry until golden brown.
9
Remove the pan from the heat and gently place the fish pieces into the paste without breaking the fish up.
10
Return the pan to medium heat, add the water, and cook the fish uncovered for 15-20 minutes.
11
Serve immediately, garnished with chopped cilantro.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 teaspoon turmeric, 1 teaspoon salt, 2 14 lbs cod fish fillets, 6 tablespoons corn oil, and more.

Yes, Bengali-Style Fish falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Bengali-Style Fish

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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