EAST: CALCUTTA
CURRIED FISH WITH CRISP VEGETA
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Serving Size : 2 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Indian Fish
Preparation Method
Stephen Ceideburg
1/2 ts To 3/4 ts cayenne pepper
3 tb Mustard oil or light olive
-oil
1 lb Fresh salmon or red snapper
-filet
1/2 c Broccoli florets
1/4 c Red bell pepper julienne
1/2 c Peeled, sliced carrots
1/4 c Petite peas, fresh or frozen
5 Whole cloves
1 Two-inch piece cinnamon
-stick, broken
2 Green cardamom pods
1 Bay leaf
1/2 c Finely chopped onion
2 ts Grated fresh ginger
1 tb Dijon-style mustard
4 tb Unflavored yogurt
1/2 ts Salt
2 ts Lemon juice
Fresh mint leaves for
-garnish
This bountiful combination of fish, simmered
with plenty of fresh vegetables, comes from
the bay of Bengal. The whole spices used in
the recipe are not meant to be eaten; remove
them just before serving.
Combine cayenne and tablespoon of the oil and
rub over fish. Cover and marinate for 15 minutes.
Meanwhile, combine broccoli, bell pepper, carrots
and peas in a steamer over boiling water. Steam
until crisp-tender, about 4 minutes.
Heat remaining 2 tablespoons oil in a large,
heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Add cloves,
cinnamon, cardamom and bay leaf. Cook, stirring
until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add onion and
ginger; cook until onion is soft, about 3 minutes.
Add fish in single layer. Stir in mustard. Cook
for about 1 minute per side. Stir in yogurt
and salt. Simmer over low heat stirring constantly,
for 3 or 4 minutes. Mix in steamed vegetables.
Transfer fish into a heated serving platter.
Spoon sauce and vegetables over. Sprinkle with
lemon juice and mint leaves.
PER SERVING (4 servings): 260 calories 25 g
protein, 7 g carbohydrate, 15 g fat (2 g saturated),
60 mg cholesterol, 428 mg sodium, 2 g fiber.
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