Simple Way to Make Award-winning Odiya Machha (Fish) Kalia (Curry)

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As for the number of servings that can be served to make Odiya Machha (Fish) Kalia (Curry) is 4-6 people. So make sure this portion is enough to serve for yourself and your beloved family.

Just in addition, the time it takes to cook Odiya Machha (Fish) Kalia (Curry) estimated approx 1 hr (prep to dish).

To begin with this recipe, we have to first prepare a few ingredients. You can have Odiya Machha (Fish) Kalia (Curry) using 21 ingredients and 11 steps. Here is how you can achieve that.

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Ingredients and spices that need to be Get to make Odiya Machha (Fish) Kalia (Curry):

1. 1/2 kgor 500 gms Katla (Carp) Fish: Cut into big & thick pieces- each
2. To Taste Salt
3. To Taste Sugar
4. 1.5 tsp Turmeric Powder
5. 1.5 tsp Red Chilli Powder
6. 2 Onions: (Big- Finely Chopped)
7. 1 Tomato: (Big- Finely Chopped)
8. 1 tbsp Garlic: Finely Chopped/Paste
9. 2 tbsp Ginger Paste
10. 1 tsp Green Chilli Paste
11. 1.5 Cups Water (Hot): For the Cooking & Gravy
12. Tempering Spices:
13. 2 Whole Dry Red Chillies (Split into 2 halves)
14. 1-2 Bay Leaves
15. 1 tsp Cumins or PanchPhoron: (I’ve used the latter)
16. 1 tsp Ghee: Optional- (I’ve not used)
17. 1.5-2 tbsps Roasted Cumins & Red Chilli Powder
18. 1 tsp Roasted Methi Powder
19. 1 tsp Coriander Powder
20. 1 Cup Mustard Oil: (For Cooking & Frying the Fish pieces)
21. 1 tsp Garam Masala Powder (Homemade): Optional

Instructions to make to make Odiya Machha (Fish) Kalia (Curry)

1. Wash & Clean the fish pieces & coat it with some salt & turmeric powder generously & set aside for about 20-30 mins time before frying
2. Heat a frying pan/kadhai/wok, over the high flame: Add in the measured mustard oil to it & wait until it starts releasing smoke- Then, drop in the fish pieces in batches- keeping sufficient spaces in between each one for proper frying
3. Take it out on a separate plate- once done...Now, in the same oil: Add in the tempering spices & sauté until it start spluttering, releasing nice aroma
4. Then, add in the chopped onions & sauté until translucent- add in some salt to it & keep sautéing until light golden brown...goes in the garlic, ginger & green chilli pastes to it- Continue sautéing until raw smell goes off
5. At this point: Add in the chopped tomatoes & sauté again for about 2-3 mins time until it becomes a bit mushy...add in the turmeric, coriander & red chilli powders to it while, stirring continuously
6. Add in some splashes of water while stirring continuously- ensuring the gravy mixture doesn’t get burnt but nicely & evenly sautéd & releases an alluring aroma- Mix all, well together
7. Once done: Add in the measured hot water now, for the gravy consistency & also, to cook the fried fish pieces in the same- Bring it to boil & at this point: Drop in the fish pieces to it, mix everything together-gently
8. Cover the pan with the lid & allow it to cook for another 8-10 mins time- Reduce the flame to low-medium... Keep stirring occasionally, in between
9. Open the lid: Adjust the salt, sugar & spices at this point...Add in the ghee- if using, roasted (bhuna) masala & garam masala- Give it a really good mix, very gently
10. Turn off the flame- Let it sit on the oven for about 10-15 mins time before serving it hot with piping hot steamed rice, fried rice 🍛 or similar...
11. ENJOY 😋 your meal 🥘 HAPPY COOKING 🧑‍🍳

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