Fish in creamy yoghurt sauce Recipe

Name: Fish in creamy yoghurt sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 7 pieces fish(use any kind of fish that are fleshy and have a few bones); 1 cup yoghurt; 1 tbsp onion paste(1 medium onion); 1 tbsp ginger paste; 1 tbsp garlic paste; 1 tsp turmeric powder; 1 tsp red chilli powder; 3 tbsp mustard oil; 1 large onion chopped finely; 2 pieces bay leaves; 1 half inch cinnamon stick; 2 pieces cardamom; 5-6 cloves; 7-8 peppercorns; to taste salt

Servings: persons

7 pieces fish(use any kind of fish that are fleshy and have a few bones)
1 cup yoghurt
1 tbsp onion paste(1 medium onion)
1 tbsp ginger paste
1 tbsp garlic paste
1 tsp turmeric powder
1 tsp red chilli powder
3 tbsp mustard oil
1 large onion chopped finely
2 pieces bay leaves
1 half inch cinnamon stick
2 pieces cardamom
5-6 cloves
7-8 peppercorns
to taste salt

1
Wash the fish pieces and keep in a large bowl.
2
Prepare the marinade by mixing the yoghurt, onion paste, Ginger paste, garlic paste, turmeric and chilli powder in a bowl.
3
Mix properly.
4
Add salt to taste.
5
Pour the marinade over the fish.
6
Let it marinade for at least two hours.
7
To prepare the curry, heat a large pan.
8
Add the mustard oil.
9
When the oil is hot, add the whole spices- bay leaves, cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, and peppercorns.
10
Fry the spices for a few seconds and then add the chopped onion.
11
Fry until onion appears transparent.
12
Add the fish pieces to the pan along with the marinade.
13
Gently mix the fish with the sauce or gravy.
14
Make sure to do this carefully to avoid breaking the fish.
15
Let it simmer for at least 10 mind or until the fish is cooked.
16
Serve the dish with boiled white rice.
17
Enjoy...

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* 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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 7 pieces fish(use any kind of fish that are fleshy and have a few bones), 1 cup yoghurt, 1 tbsp onion paste(1 medium onion), 1 tbsp ginger paste, and more.

Yes, Fish in creamy yoghurt sauce 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.

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Fish in creamy yoghurt sauce

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