Machli Aur Tamatar (Curried Halibut) Recipe

Name: Machli Aur Tamatar (Curried Halibut)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 eight-ounce halibut steaks, halved lengthwise (1-inch thick); 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; ½ teaspoon black pepper; 1 ½ teaspoons salt, divided; ¼ cup vegetable oil, divided; ½ cup finely chopped onion; ¼ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper; ¼ teaspoon turmeric; 2 teaspoons ground coriander; 3 medium tomatoes, coarsely chopped; 4 tablespoons cilantro, finely chopped, divided; ¼ teaspoon garam masala

Servings: persons

4 eight-ounce halibut steaks, halved lengthwise (1-inch thick)
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
½ teaspoon black pepper
1 ½ teaspoons salt, divided
¼ cup vegetable oil, divided
½ cup finely chopped onion
¼ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
¼ teaspoon turmeric
2 teaspoons ground coriander
3 medium tomatoes, coarsely chopped
4 tablespoons cilantro, finely chopped, divided
¼ teaspoon garam masala

1
Sprinkle lemon juice, black pepper and 1 teaspoon salt on both sides of fish.
2
Let stand at room temperature 15 minutes.
3
Heat 3 tablespoons oil in a heavy skillet over medium heat.
4
Add onions and cook, stirring, until golden brown and soft, 7-8 minutes.
5
Stir in red pepper, turmeric, ground coriander and remaining salt.
6
Cook for 30 seconds.
7
Stir in tomatoes and 2 tablespoons cilantro.
8
Remove and set aside.
9
Add remaining oil to skillet, tipping pan to coat evenly.
10
Add fish and top each piece with tomato mixture.
11
Sprinkle with garam masala.
12
Cover tightly, reduce heat to low, and cook until halibut is cooked through, 8-10 minutes.
13
Sprinkle remaining cilantro on top.

433

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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

How did you like this recipe?

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 eight-ounce halibut steaks, halved lengthwise (1-inch thick), 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, ½ teaspoon black pepper, 1 ½ teaspoons salt, divided, and more.

Yes, Machli Aur Tamatar (Curried Halibut) 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.

Machli Aur Tamatar (Curried Halibut)

How did you like this recipe?

Frequently Asked Questions