Spicy Mustard Pabda Fish (shorshe Pabda Jhal)

Spicy Mustard Pabda Fish (Shorshe Pabda Jhal) is a traditional Bengali dish known for its bold flavors and spicy kick. This recipe combines tender pabda fish with a rich and aromatic mustard gravy, creating a mouthwatering dish that pairs perfectly with steamed rice.

Non Vegetarian Main Course Bengali Bengali Cuisine Spicy Seafood Mustard
Spicy Mustard Pabda Fish (shorshe Pabda Jhal)

Ingredients

  • 4 pabda fish fillets
  • 2 tbsp mustard paste
  • 1 tsp turmeric powder
  • 1 tsp red chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp cumin powder
  • 1/2 tsp coriander powder
  • 1/4 cup mustard oil
  • 2 green chilies, slit
  • 1/2 cup water
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  1. Marinate the fish fillets with turmeric powder and salt. Set aside for 10 minutes.
  2. In a bowl, mix mustard paste, turmeric powder, red chili powder, cumin powder, coriander powder, and salt to form a smooth paste.
  3. Heat mustard oil in a pan and fry the marinated fish fillets until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
  4. In the same pan, add the mustard paste mixture and cook for 2-3 minutes.
  5. Add water and green chilies, then bring to a simmer.
  6. Gently slide the fried fish fillets into the gravy and cook for another 5-7 minutes.
  7. Once the fish is cooked through and the gravy has thickened, remove from heat.
  8. Spicy Mustard Pabda Fish (Shorshe Pabda Jhal) is ready to be served with steamed rice.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
15 minutes
Cooking time:
25 minutes
Total time:
40 minutes
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
250 per serving
Protein
20g
Fat
15g
Carbohydrates
5g

Supplies

Frying pan Bowl Spatula

Tools

Knife Cutting board

Serving suggestions

Serve the Spicy Mustard Pabda Fish with steamed rice and a side of cucumber salad for a complete meal.

Tips & tricks

For an extra kick, you can add more green chilies or a dash of hot mustard oil before serving.

Cost

$15