Bhetki Jhaal Deya Recipe

Name: Bhetki Jhaal Deya Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 x Bhetki/beckti fillets, (900 g) Oil for shallow frying; 3 Tbsp. Lemon juice, (45 ml); 1/2 tsp Turmeric pwdr, (2 g) Salt to taste; 1 lt Fish stock; 1/2 tsp Cumin seeds, (2 g); 1/2 tsp Fennel seeds, (2 g); 1/4 tsp Fenugreek seeds, (1 g); 1/4 tsp Yellow mustard seeds, (1 g); 1/4 tsp Kalonji seeds, (1 g); 6 Tbsp. Mustard oil, (90 ml); 1/4 tsp Kalonji seeds, (1 g); 4 whl red chillies; 2 x Bay leaves; 4 Tbsp. Mustard seed paste, (60 ml); 3 x Onions, grated (150 g); 4 tsp Ginger paste, (20 g); 1 Tbsp. Coriander pwdr, (15 g); 1 tsp Cumin pwdr, (5 g); 1 tsp Kashmiri deghi mirch, (5 g); 1 tsp Turmeric pwdr, (5 g); 4 x Green chillies, halves and deseeded Salt to taste

Servings: persons

8 x Bhetki/beckti fillets, (900 g) Oil for shallow frying
3 Tbsp. Lemon juice, (45 ml)
1/2 tsp Turmeric pwdr, (2 g) Salt to taste
1 lt Fish stock
1/2 tsp Cumin seeds, (2 g)
1/2 tsp Fennel seeds, (2 g)
1/4 tsp Fenugreek seeds, (1 g)
1/4 tsp Yellow mustard seeds, (1 g)
1/4 tsp Kalonji seeds, (1 g)
6 Tbsp. Mustard oil, (90 ml)
1/4 tsp Kalonji seeds, (1 g)
4 whl red chillies
2 x Bay leaves
4 Tbsp. Mustard seed paste, (60 ml)
3 x Onions, grated (150 g)
4 tsp Ginger paste, (20 g)
1 Tbsp. Coriander pwdr, (15 g)
1 tsp Cumin pwdr, (5 g)
1 tsp Kashmiri deghi mirch, (5 g)
1 tsp Turmeric pwdr, (5 g)
4 x Green chillies, halves and deseeded Salt to taste

1
To prepare the fish stock: PUT all the ingredients in a large pot and bring to a boil.
2
Lower the heat and simmer till reduced to half its quantity.
3
Remove from heat.
4
Pass through a fine mesh soup strainer and keep aside.
5
Mix all the ingredients for the marination in a bowl and proportionately rub the fish fillets with this marinade and reserve for at least 20 min.
6
Heat oil in a frying pan and shallow fry the marinated fillets over medium heat till golden brown.
7
Remove to an absorbent paper to drain the excess oil.
8
Heat mustard oil to a smoking point in a flat pan (or possibly kadai or possibly wok).
9
Remove from heat and cold.
10
Reheat the oil and add in kalonji seeds, whole red chillies and bay leaves.
11
Stir till the chillies become bright red (not brown or possibly black), add in the mustard paste and stir-fry till the oil floats on top.
12
Add in the onions and saute/fry till translucent/soft and glossy.
13
Add in ginger paste and stir-fry till the onions are golden brown (not golden).
14
Dissolve coriander pwdr, cumin pwdr, deghi mirch pwdr and turmeric pwdr in 1/4 c. water and add in to the pan.
15
Stir-fry till almost dry.
16
Arrange the fish in a single layer, place the green chillies on top, pour the warm fish stock over.
17
Bring to a boil.
18
Lower the heat and simmer, gradually pouring the stock over the fillets, till cooked for about six min.
19
Remove and carefully adjust the seasoning
20
NOTES : Fish in mustard flavoured curry

1845

kcal

Calories

202

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 x Bhetki/beckti fillets, (900 g) Oil for shallow frying, 3 Tbsp. Lemon juice, (45 ml), 1/2 tsp Turmeric pwdr, (2 g) Salt to taste, 1 lt Fish stock, and more.

Yes, Bhetki Jhaal Deya Recipe falls under the General 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!