Bengali Shorshe Maach Recipe(Mustard Fish Curry)
Bengali Shorshe Maach (Mustard Fish Curry) is an authentic East India Seafood celebrated for its traditional flavors. Made with 8 metric-measured ingredients (including Fresh Rohu / Katla / Basa Fish Steaks, Yellow Mustard Seeds, Black Mustard Seeds, Pure Kachi Ghani Mustard Oil, Green Chilies), this recipe takes approximately 15 mins to prepare and serves 4. On Shopvora, you can scale servings and order all ingredients in one click directly to your Swiggy Instamart cart for 10-15 minute doorstep delivery.
Ingredients for Bengali Shorshe Maach (Mustard Fish Curry)
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Soak yellow and black mustard seeds with a pinch of salt and 2 green chilies for 15 minutes. Grind into a silky smooth paste and strain through a fine sieve.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Chef's Secrets & Pro Cooking Tips
Professional culinary techniques for restaurant-quality Bengali Shorshe Maach (Mustard Fish Curry) at home
Bloom Spices in Warm Fat
Whole spices (cumin, cardamom, cloves, cinnamon) release their fat-soluble flavor compounds only when bloomed in hot ghee or mustard oil before wet ingredients are introduced.
Balance Acid, Fat & Heat
If the gravy feels heavy or flat, a splash of lemon juice or a pinch of amchur (dry mango powder) brightens the entire profile instantly.
Deglaze the Pan (Fond Retention)
Scrape the caramelized browned bits sticking to the bottom of your kadai using a splash of warm water. That fond contains the most concentrated umami flavor.
🥗Nutritional Breakdown
Estimated nutritional facts per serving (based on 4 servings)
* Percent Daily Values (% DV) are based on a 2,000-calorie reference diet. Actual nutritional requirements may differ based on age, gender, and physical activity level.
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Ingredients
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Fresh Rohu / Katla / Basa Fish Steaks
600 g
Yellow Mustard Seeds
2 tbsp
Black Mustard Seeds
1 tbsp
Pure Kachi Ghani Mustard Oil
4 tbsp
Green Chilies
6 slit
Turmeric Powder
1.5 tsp
Kalonji (Nigella Seeds)
0.5 tsp
Salt
1 tsp