Bengali Tomato Lemon (Tenga) Fish Curry Recipe | Authentic Regional Favourite!

fish

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken

Tofu provides a plant-based option, while chicken is often more affordable.

mustard oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Olive oil offers a healthier fat profile, while vegetable oil is more economical.

Season both sides of the Basa fish fillets with a pinch of salt, a couple of pinches of turmeric, and a pinch of chili powder. Dust lightly with flour.

Dice half an onion and chop the tomatoes. Blend the tomatoes with half a cup of water to create a puree.

Heat a couple of tablespoons of cooking oil in a pan over medium-low heat.

Carefully place the seasoned fish in the pan and cook until golden brown, flipping carefully after a few minutes.

In the same pan, add the diced onion and 1 tablespoon of garlic, cooking until softened, about 5-6 minutes.

Add half a teaspoon of salt to the onions and garlic to help soften them.

Stir in 1 teaspoon of curry powder, 1 teaspoon of ground coriander, and half a teaspoon of ground turmeric, cooking briefly to release the spices' flavors.

Pour in the tomato puree and squeeze in the juice of 2 lemons, stirring to combine.

Add the cooked fish back into the pan along with some green chilies and tomato wedges, cooking for a couple of minutes to meld the flavors.

Garnish with fresh coriander before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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