Fish with Green Herbs

Name: Fish with Green Herbs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 16 min
Total time: 31 min
Yield: 3 servings
Cuisine: Indian (Westbengal)
Ingredients: 450g medium fish pieces (hilsa, rohu, or catfish); 4 tbsp mustard oil; 1/2 tsp cumin seeds; 1/4 tsp asafoetida; 3-4 green chillies, minced; 1 tbsp ginger, finely grated; 1/2 cup fresh coriander, finely chopped; 1/2 cup fresh mint, finely chopped; 1/4 tsp turmeric powder; Salt to taste

🍗 Non-veg🌾 Gluten-free📊 Medium

Traditional 72. Fish with Green Herbs recipe

⏱️15 minPrep

🔥16 minCook

🕒31 minTotal

🍽️3Serves

🧺 Ingredients

👩‍🍳 How to make Fish with Green Herbs

Heat oil (2 mins, high): Mustard oil shimmering and smoking slightly.
Temper (1 min, high): Add cumin seeds, asafoetida.
Add herbs (1 min, medium): Add coriander and mint, stir through. Herbs should wilt slightly.
Add fish (1 min, high): Gently add fish pieces, turn to coat with herb mixture.
Add turmeric (30 secs, medium): Dust turmeric.
Check (1 min, low): Oil should separate slightly around fish edges, indicating done.

📖 Cultural notes

Meen bhaja is herb-infused fish—fresh coriander and mint preserve delicate fish flavor while adding brightness, simple, quick breakfast. ---

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