Macher Tok | মাছের টক | Sour Fish Curry in Bengali Style | Summer time r...

Macher Tok | মাছের টক | Sour Fish Curry  

 

Macher Tok is a sour fish curry which is bliss in the summer time in West Bengal. Cooked in tamarind based gravy, it is best relished with plain steamed rice. It is very light on stomach as hardly any spices are used. Cook it in mustard oil for authentic touch and flavor.

Ingredients (Serves: 2)

Ruhu Fish (or any fish steak) – 2 Pieces

Turmeric Powder – ½ Tsp + ½ Tsp

Mustard Seed – ½ Tsp

Dry Red Chilli – 1 no.

Tamarind Paste – 1 Tbsp mixed in ½ cup of water

Green Chilli – 1 no. (optional)

Sugar – 1 Tsp or as per taste

Mustard Powder – 1 Tsp soaked in water

Salt  - 1 Tsp or as per taste

Oil – 2 Tbsp

 

Method

1.       Wash and clean the fish pieces. Pat it dry well with kitchen paper towel.

2.       Marinate the fish with salt and ½ Tsp of turmeric powder for 15 minutes. Heat 2 Tbsp of mustard oil and fry the fishes till golden brown on both side. Drain and keep aside.

3.       Strain the tamarind water and keep aside.

4.       Heat the remaining oil and tamper with mustard seed and dry red chilli. Then add the tamarind paste with water and mix well.

5.       Add Turmeric powder and salt. Cook for 1-2 minutes. Add green chilli and ½ cup of water.

6.       Add the fried fish and 1 Tsp Sugar.

7.       Cover and cook for 5-6 minutes.

8.       Add the 1 Tsp mustard powder soaked in water and cook for another 1 minute.

9.       Switch off the flame and serve with plain rice.