Coriander and Black Cumin Fish Curry
A fiery Bengali fish curry that blends aromatic black cumin (kalonji), fresh coriander, and a vibrant green‑chili paste. The dish balances heat with a subtle pinch of sugar, making it a perfect spicy dinner for fish lovers.
Recipe by Arpita | Creative Artist· Structured by ReelsMeals
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35 min estimated total time for 4 servings.
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Ingredients
- 1 1/10 lb fish fillets
- 2 tbsp mustard oil
- 2 slitted green chilies
- 1 medium onion slices
- to taste salt
- to taste turmeric powder
- a pinch sugar
- 0.85 cup water
Spice Paste
- 2 tsp kalonji (black cumin)
- 0.88 garlic cloves
- 4 green chilies
- 1 bunch coriander leaves
- 1 small tomato
Instructions
- 1Rub salt and turmeric powder evenly over the fish fillets and set aside.
- 2Heat 2 tbsp mustard oil in a heavy‑bottomed pan over medium heat; fry the fish fillets until golden brown, about 3–4 minutes per side. Remove the fish and keep warm.
- 3Dry‑roast 2 tsp kalonji, 0.875 garlic cloves, and 4 green chilies in a separate pan for 5 minutes, stirring constantly to avoid burning.
- 4Transfer the roasted mixture to a blender, add the coriander leaves and the small tomato, and blend into a smooth paste.
- 5In the same pan used for the fish, add a pinch of kalonji and the slitted green chilies; fry for 1 minute.
- 6Add the sliced onion and sauté until translucent, about 2–3 minutes.
- 7Stir in the prepared spice paste, then add salt, turmeric powder, and a pinch of sugar. Cook the mixture for 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until the oil begins to separate.
- 8Pour in 200 ml water, increase the heat, and bring the curry to a rolling boil.
- 9Return the fried fish to the pan, gently coat with the sauce, and simmer for just 2 minutes to reheat.
- 10Finish by adding the extra green chilies and a final tablespoon of mustard oil. Turn off the heat, cover, and let the curry rest for 2 minutes before serving hot.
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- How long does it take to make Coriander and Black Cumin Fish Curry?
- About 35 minutes in total: 15 minutes of prep and 20 minutes of cooking.
- How many servings does this Coriander and Black Cumin Fish Curry recipe make?
- This recipe makes 4 servings as written; ingredient quantities on this page can be scaled.
- Where does this Coriander and Black Cumin Fish Curry recipe come from?
- It was shared by Arpita | Creative Artist on instagram.com. ReelsMeals structured the original post into this step-by-step card; the original is linked above.