Name: Sarse sabuj Bhetki / bhetki fish in green mustard gravy. recipe by Nilanjana Bhattacharjee Mitra at BetterButter
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: Bhetki fish - 2 piece; Mustard seeds (black )- 2tbsp; Coriander leaves - 1 cup, roughly chopped; Green chili - 2; Garlic pods - 4; Lemon juice - 1tsp; Turmeric - pinch off; Salt - As required

ABOUT Sarse sabuj Bhetki / bhetki fish in green mustard gravy. RECIPE

Bengal is famous for sarse mach (fish in mustard sauce gravy).green coriander paste with mustard make this fish curry more delicious.

Ingredients Serving: 2

Bhetki fish - 2 piece
Mustard seeds (black )- 2tbsp
Coriander leaves - 1 cup, roughly chopped
Green chili - 2
Garlic pods - 4
Lemon juice - 1tsp
Turmeric - pinch off
Salt - As required

Instructions

Marinate fish with 1/2tsp turmeric and salt .Then fry both sides in mustard oil( 2 tbsp)..do not over fry..
Soak mustard seeds in water for 30 mintues .Then put in a blender along with 1green chili ,garlic ,salt.little water..blend till smooth .
Then another grinder add coriander leaves with one green chili.grind till smooth.keep aside.
Heat same fish fry pan with remaining oil . (If required you can add 1-2 tbsp mustard oil) add mustard paste.rinse blender with water and pour water into the pan.add salt to taste ,pinch off turmeric .give a nice stir .
Bring to bubble. Turn down flame.simmer it for 3-4 mins.
Then add coriander leaves paste and 1/4 tsp sugar ..stir well with mustard gravy..again simmer it for 4-5 mins. Or till gravy reduce and oil separate...do not cover pan to retain the green colour.
Then add fried fish. Stir well to coat with gravy. Simmer it uncover for 1-2 mins.
Add lemon juice. .give nice stir.check seasoning. Ready sarse sabuj mach..
Serve hot with steam rice.

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