dinner · dairy-free · gluten-free
Masor tenga
Assam's light, sour fish curry with tomatoes and lemon, cooked in mustard oil.
- Time
- 35min
- Steps
- 5
Ingredients
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Contains fish.
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Method
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1
Rub fish with turmeric and salt; lightly fry in mustard oil and set aside.
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2
Splutter fenugreek in the oil.
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3
Cook tomatoes and chilies until soft and mashable.
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4
Add water and simmer; return fish for 5 minutes, until it flakes or reaches 63°C (145°F).
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5
Off heat add lemon and cilantro; serve with rice.
