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Mackreal Curry ( Bagra Ch Ambat )



Posted By : Joanna D'souza 

Bagra Ch Ambat /  Mackerel Fish Curry – recipe for a classic fish curry that is almost cooked in  every  East Indian Homes , Mackreal is known as Bangda or Bagra in East India dilect , Mackreal is cheap and easily available but above all its nutritious its an oily fish which is rich in omega 3 fatty acid its eaten and enjoyed all over the world  Fresh pieces of Mackerel cooked in a light Coconut Based Curry Sauce served over Steamed Rice.
Enjoy this wonderful staple diet of  Mobaikars The Sons Of This Soil , which is true soul satisfying comfort food


Ingredients Required : 

3 to 4  whole Bagra fish cut  each fish  into 4 pieces
Clean the gills and stomach wash it well under cold water Rinse it thoroughly and set aside   
1 bowl Grated Coconut
6 cloves of Garlic
1 small piece of Ginger
6 fresh Green Chillies
½ cup of Fresh Coriander Leaves
3 tablespoon East Indian Fish Masala
Place all of the above ingredients in a Mixer add little bit of water to grind it to a fine paste
1 tablespoon Oil
1 Onion finely chopped
½ tablespoon Tamarind Pulp
Salt as per Requirement 


Method of preparation : 

Take a vessel place it on a burner and heat it on medium flame
Once the Oil is heated
Add the sliced Onion and cook until light browned once its done
Add the above Ground Masala and fry it well
Until it releases Oil from all sides and corner of the vessel
Then add 1 glass of Water and Tamarind pulp
Then add Bagra Fish submerge it into the gravy by giving it a gentle mix
Add required amount of Salt and cook for 5 minutes on medium heat
Once done lower the heat and allow to simmer for couple of minutes
Top it up with bit of freshly chopped Green Coriander Leaves
Remove and serve this  Bagra Ch Ambat with Steamed White Rice   


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