How long does it take to make Creamy Indian Butter Fish Recipe - Creamy Pabda Fish?

The total time to make Creamy Indian Butter Fish Recipe - Creamy Pabda Fish is 20 minutes. Preparation takes 10 minutes and cooking takes 10 minutes.

How many servings does this Creamy Indian Butter Fish Recipe - Creamy Pabda Fish recipe make?

This recipe makes 4 servings of Creamy Indian Butter Fish Recipe - Creamy Pabda Fish.

What type of cuisine is Creamy Indian Butter Fish Recipe - Creamy Pabda Fish?

Creamy Indian Butter Fish Recipe - Creamy Pabda Fish is a Bengali Recipes dish from the Fish Recipes category.

Creamy Indian Butter Fish Recipe - Creamy Pabda Fish

Name: Creamy Indian Butter Fish Recipe - Creamy Pabda Fish
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Bengali Recipes
Ingredients: 4 Indian butter fish; 2 tablespoons Mustard oil; 1/2 teaspoon Turmeric powder (Haldi); 1/2 teaspoon Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder; 4 Dry Red Chillies; 4 Green Chillies slit; 1/2 cup Water; Coriander (Dhania) Leaves few, chopped; 1 tablespoon Fresh cream; 1/4 teaspoon Panch Phoran Masala; Salt to taste

RUBY PATHAK

September 21, 2018

2652 Ratings

Creamy Indian Butter Fish Recipe - Creamy Pabda Fish - Recipe image with step-by-step cooking instructions

Time:Prep: 10 M|Cook: 10 M|Total: 20 M

Makes:4 Servings

Meal:Side Dish

Cuisine:Bengali Recipes

Creamy Indian Butter Fish is a popular choice in West Bengal and must be one of the best known of Bengali Cuisine. The english name for the Pabda fish is Indian Butter Fish. A delicious and spicy recipe ideal for mid week family meals or weekend lunches.

This freshwater fish is full of protein and is my favourite as it is really wonderful with rich buttery taste. It is quickly cooked therefore it is best to make it during busy days. Available throughout the year in all fresh fish market of Kolkata specially during Monsoon time. One can imagine the burst of flavourful spices with pairing of buttery taste of Pabda fish and creamy gravy on steaming boiled rice.

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Ingredients

4 Indian butter fish

2 tablespoons Mustard oil

1/2 teaspoon Turmeric powder (Haldi)

1/2 teaspoon Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder

4 Dry Red Chillies

4 Green Chillies, slit

1/2 cup Water

Coriander (Dhania) Leaves, few, chopped

1 tablespoon Fresh cream

1/4 teaspoon Panch Phoran Masala

Salt, to taste

Instructions for Creamy Indian Butter Fish Recipe - Creamy Pabda Fish

To begin making the Creamy Indian Butter Fish Recipe, first clean the fish and dry it. Marinate with little salt and keep aside for 2 minutes.

Take a medium bowl and whisk together cream, turmeric powder, punch phoren masala, kashmiri red chilli powder, water and salt. Keep it aside.

Place the fish in frying pan and fry lightly both sides for two minutes.

Pour the whisked creamy sauce on top of the fishes so to coat them entirely. Keep the green chillies on fishes. Take extra care not to break the fish while flipping as it is extremely delicate to work with.

Cover and cook on low flame for 5 minutes. Check the salt and adjust the taste. Sprinkle few coriander leaves and it is ready to be served.

Serve Creamy Indian Butter Fish with Bengali Style Tetor Dal and Steamed Rice for a weekday meal.

Recipe Tags

Side Dish Recipes,Indian Lunch Recipes

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