Fish makhanwala recipe

Fish Makhanwala recipe

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In this blog post I will guide you thru the steps and ingredients needed to craft this recipe. Grab your favorite apron and let's start.
Fish Makhanwala is a delectable Indian fish curry that is rich, creamy, and bursting with flavors. This recipe combines tender pieces of fish with a luscious tomato-based gravy, infused with aromatic spices and finished off with a generous dollop of butter. The result is a dish that is both indulgent and satisfying, perfect to be enjoyed with steamed rice or naan bread.

Keywords: Fish Makhanwala, Indian fish curry, creamy, tomato-based gravy, aromatic spices.

Fish makhanwala recipe details

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Ingredients

750 g	fish fillets, cut into bite-sized pieces
2 tbsp	ghee
2 piece(s)	onion, sliced
4 clove(s)	garlic, minced
400 g	canned peeled tomatoes (pelati)
400 g	tomato sauce
2	beef tomatoes, chopped
125 ml	whipping cream
1	lemon, the juice
1 bunch(es)	fresh coriander leaves, chopped
	For the curry mix:
4	cardamom pods, slightly crushed
2 tsp	coriander powder
3 tsp	cumin powder
½ tsp	cinnamon
½ tsp	cayenne pepper, or 1 tsp black pepper
1 tsp	garam masala
1 tsp	salt

Instructions

First combine the spices for the curry mix.

Heat the ghee in a wide pan and sauté onion and garlic until brownish. Add the curry mix and the pelati, tomato sauce and chopped tomatoes. Cook for approximately 20 minutes, then add the lemon juice and the whipping cream. Simmer for another 15 minutes or longer until the sauce thickens. Add the fish pieces and simmer until the fish is cooked.

Sprinkle with coriander and serve with rice.


Preparation time:
ca. 15 min
Cooking / Baking Time:
ca. 1 hr
Grade of difficulty:
medium
Calories per portion:
n/a