Shorshe+Posto Bata Maach (Fish Recipe)

Shorshe +Posto Bata- Maach (Fish Recipe)

An authentic Bengali cuisine, in which Fish is coated with Shorshe(Mustard Seed) & Posto (Poppy Seed) paste and is slowly cooked in steam.

INGREDIENTS-

1. Rohu Fish - 4 pcs (Deep Fired)
2. Posto (Poppy Seed) - 2 tbsp (soaked for 30mins)
3. Shorshe (Mustard Seed )- 2 tbsp (soaked for 30 mins)
4. Ginger- 1/2 tsp (Julienne)
5. Green Chilli - 4 chopped
6. Paanch Phoron (Bengali 5 spices)- 1/2 tsp

7. Salt- to taste
8. Water - Accordingly
9. Mustard Oil - 2 tbsp

SERVES- 2

PREPARATION-

Blend - Posto, shorshe and paanch phoron in blender to make paste. Coat the fried Fish with this paste and salt and keep it aside. In a deep pan, heat oil. Add Ginger and chopped green chillies. Saute for few seconds, and then pour the Coated Fish pcs. in it. Add little water so that the gravy isn't dry and let it cook on a low flame, with a covered lid on it, at least for 5-10 mins. (do keep a check in between)

Your Shorshe-Posto bata Maach is ready to serve.
TIP- You may also cook the fish without frying. The fish needs to be thoroughly washed and cooked in steam.   

We Bengali(s) love to eat this dish with Hot Plain Rice. So do try this recipe and please do not forget to pen down your views. 

HAPPY COOKING :)