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Nimbu Maach Ghassi
🇮🇳 Indian

Nimbu Maach Ghassi

🇮🇳 Indian

A non-vegetarian Indian dish in the spirit of Madurai cooking — Nimbu Maach Ghassi brings a nimbu touch with a classic ghassi finish. About 42 minutes from fridge to table.

Prep 22 min Cook 20 min Serves 2 Medium

Ingredients

  • Saltto taste
  • Onion1, finely chopped
  • Tomato2, chopped
  • Turmeric Powder1/2 tsp
  • Lemon2
  • Fish450 g, steaks
  • Red Chili Powder1 tsp

Optional extras

  • Curry Leaves1 sprig

Instructions

  1. 1

    Soak or rinse dals/grains if the dish uses them.

  2. 2

    Pressure-cook or simmer the base until soft.

  3. 3

    Prepare a tempering of ghee, cumin, garlic, and chili.

  4. 4

    Pour tempering over the cooked base.

  5. 5

    Simmer briefly to marry flavours.

  6. 6

    Mash lightly if desired; garnish with cilantro.

Chef's tip

Keep the flame medium — rushing browns the base too fast.

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