Go Back

Fish Makkanwala

A very creamy fish preparation, from North India.
Course Fish
Cuisine Indian
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 3
Author Rafeeda

Ingredients

  • 5 pcs king fish steak washed and patted dry
  • 1/2 tbsp ghee
  • 1 meduim onion sliced thinly
  • 1 1/2 inch pc ginger pounded
  • 2 cloves garlic pounded
  • 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
  • 1/2 tsp red chilli powder
  • 1/4 tsp cardamom powder
  • 1 tsp cumin powder
  • 1 tsp coriander powder
  • 1/2 tsp garam masala powder
  • 2 to matoes ground
  • 2 tbsp cooking cream
  • Salt to taste
  • Coriander for garnish

Instructions

  • Heat ghee in a saucepan.
  • Fry the onions till slightly browned.
  • Add the ginger, garlic and all the powders and cook till the raw smell is gone.
  • Add the ground tomato and cook till oil floats on the top, stirring occasionally.
  • Add the fish with 1/2 cup of water, sprinkle in some salt.
  • Cook on simmer till the fish is completely done.
  • Add in the beaten cream and give it a gentle stir and cook for another five minutes. Switch off. Serve warm with a sprinkle of chopped coriander leaves.