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Kalimpong Fish Ghugni
🇮🇳 Indian

Kalimpong Fish Ghugni

🇮🇳 Indian

A non-vegetarian Indian dish in the spirit of Kalimpong cooking — Kalimpong Fish Ghugni brings a onam touch with a classic ghugni finish. About 34 minutes from fridge to table.

Prep 14 min Cook 20 min Serves 4 Medium

Ingredients

  • Saltto taste
  • Cumin Seeds1 tsp
  • Coriander Powder1 tsp
  • Turmeric Powder1/2 tsp
  • Fish450 g, steaks
  • Red Chili Powder1 tsp

Optional extras

  • Green Chili1-2, slit
  • Lemon1/2

Instructions

  1. 1

    Assemble spices and chop vegetables before lighting the stove.

  2. 2

    Temper mustard seeds, curry leaves, and dried chilies in oil.

  3. 3

    Add onion and green chili; saute until soft.

  4. 4

    Stir in the main ingredient and powdered spices.

  5. 5

    Cook covered, stirring occasionally, until done.

  6. 6

    Squeeze lemon or fold in coconut if the style calls for it.

Chef's tip

Rest 5 minutes off heat so the spices settle.

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Watch how it's made

Video: Street Food India | Preparing Spicy Ghugni (Yellow Peas Curry) for 100's Peoples in My Village · on YouTube