Tomato Tenga Traditional Bangladeshi Recipe ?

mustard oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Olive oil provides a healthier fat option.

fresh cilantro

🥗Healthier: parsley

💰Cheaper: dried herbs

Parsley is a suitable alternative for flavor.

green chilies

🥗Healthier: bell peppers

💰Cheaper: jalapeños

Bell peppers add sweetness without the heat.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey offers a natural sweetness.

Cut tilapia filets into four pieces

Season tilapia with a pinch of turmeric, coriander, chili, curry powder, and salt

Cook tilapia in oil for about 1 minute on each side until golden brown

In another pan, add 4 tablespoons of cooking oil and the oil from the fish

Add minced garlic to the hot oil

Add chopped tomatoes, 1 teaspoon of salt, and half a teaspoon of turmeric

Cook on medium heat until tomatoes soften, about 15-20 minutes

Add 300 ml of hot water, being careful not to break the fish

Gently shake the pan to mix without breaking the fish

Add a handful of chopped cilantro before serving

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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