The Flavors of the NorthEast - Masor Tenga or the Assamese Fish Curry

When we talk about Pan Indian cuisine, we often tend to skip the recipes of the Northeast! Today, we are bringing you a delightful recipe from the beautiful state of Assam. Like the other 6 Northeastern states, Assam is known for its rich culture and an array of exemplary dishes, which are not much popular with the mainland. The dish Masor Tenga is a delicious fish recipe that makes you want for more. So here's how to make Masor Tenga:

Ingredients:

  • 4-5 pieces Rohu Fish

  • 3 tbsp. Sundew refined sunflower oil

  • 1/2 tsp. fenugreek seeds

  • 1 onion, chopped

  • 1 tsp. ginger-garlic paste

  • 2 tomatoes, pureed

  • to taste salt

  • 2 green chilies, slit

  • 1/2 tsp. turmeric powder

  • 1 tsp. lime juice

  • 1 tbsp. coriander leaves, chopped

Method:

Step 1: Clean the Rohu fish and cut them into sizable pieces

Step 2: Marinate the fish pieces with turmeric and salt for 15 minutes

Step 3: Heat Sundew refined sunflower oil in a pan and fry the fishes till they turn golden brown

Step 4: Remove the fishes from the pan and in the same oil temper fenugreek seeds for a minute.

Step 5: Add onions to the pan and saute until they turn transparent

Step 6: Add chillies, ginger garlic paste and turmeric powder and saute for a minute

Step 7: Add the tomato puree and salt to taste and cover the pan

Step 8: After a minute, add a cup of water and bring the gravy to a boil

Step 9: Add the fried fishes to the gravy and let the gravy and simmer it for 5 minutes

Step 10: Garnish the Masor Tenga with coriander and lime

Serve it hot with rice or roti!

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