🇮🇳 Indian

Mess-Style Feast Catfish

Name: Mess-Style Feast Catfish
Prep time: 17 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 37 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1 tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste; 1/2 tsp Garam Masala; 1, finely chopped Onion; 1 tsp Cumin Seeds; 2 tbsp Vegetable Oil; 450 g, steaks Catfish

🇮🇳 Indian

A non-vegetarian Indian dish in the spirit of Karad cooking — Mess-Style Feast Catfish brings a mess-style touch with a classic khichdi finish. About 37 minutes from fridge to table.

Prep 17 min Cook 20 min Serves 4 Easy

Ingredients

Ginger Garlic Paste1 tbsp
Garam Masala1/2 tsp
Onion1, finely chopped
Cumin Seeds1 tsp
Vegetable Oil2 tbsp
Catfish450 g, steaks

Optional extras

Curry Leaves1 sprig
Lemon1/2

Instructions

1
Heat oil or ghee in a heavy kadhai over medium heat.
2
Add cumin or mustard seeds and let them crackle.
3
Saute onion until golden, then stir in ginger-garlic paste.
4
Add tomatoes and powdered spices; cook until oil separates.
5
Add the main ingredient with a splash of water; cover and simmer.
6
Uncover, adjust salt and spice, and cook to the desired consistency.

Chef's tip

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

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Watch how it's made

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