To cook Red mullet, we recommend a simple method. It is important to ensure that you do not overcook this flavourful fish as it will turn the moist flesh dry. Red mullet can also be eaten whole, and the bones impart quite a rich and deep taste.
Red mullet curry is amongst the most loved fish curries, especially for those who love spicy and sour tastes. Here’s a mouth-watering Red mullet curry recipe:-
| Prep Time | 25 minutes |
| Cook Time | 35 minutes |
| Servings |
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Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion
- 2 green chillies
- 2 chopped and minced garlic cloves
- 1 small piece of ginger minced
- 2 tbsp heavy cream
- 1 tsp curry powder
- ½ tsp turmeric
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- Salt - to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- 1 tsp Cumin seeds
- 4 green cardamom pods
- 4 cloves
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Instructions
- Marinate the fish pieces generously with salt and chilli powder.
- Heat oil in a pan and then shallow fry the red mullet fish pieces for a few minutes until half cooked. Keep the fish aside to rest.
- Add spices and sauté them for a few seconds.
- Add chopped onions and green chillies, and fry until the onions are translucent.
- Add chopped tomato pieces and a little water. Again stir well for a few minutes on a low flame. Let this simmer until the tomatoes are soft and the raw smell of the spices dissipates.
- Finally, it is time to add the nagarai fish pieces and cook for 5 minutes.
- Once cooked, serve hot with rice.
Recipe Notes
This recipe is flavorful and perfect for a night when you plan to cook something a little different. If you enjoyed this read, let us know in the comments.