Knife Fish (Chitol Maach) Curry

 

Clown knife fish, sometimes referred to as chital or chitol maach, is a common ingredient in traditional Bengali fish stews and curries. Typically, mustard seed paste, green chilies, and other ingredients are used to prepare this dish in the manner that is customary for Bengalis. However, I have experimented with a different technique for making curry.

Ingredients

• Chitol Maach /Knife Fish
• Coriander leaves
• Green chillies
• Onions
• Garlic
• Ginger
• Whole dry red chillies
• Milk
• Curd
• Salt
• Mustard oil

Method of Preparation

• The fish is combined with a mixture produced by combining green chilies and coriander leaves.

Mix thoroughly after adding the curd, salt, and mustard oil.

• Mix well and keep aside.

• Fry the fish

Preparation of the curry

1. Fry the onions

2. Add garlic

3. Add whole dry red chillies

4. Add ginger paste

5. Add salt

6. Add water

7. Add the fish

8. Add milk

9. Add one slit green chilli when the curry is almost ready

10. Done

Check the full video on the recipe here