I picked up some Asian Sea Bass, also known as Jitada in Marathi. This is my favourite fish, and I have been devouring Jitada since my father first introduced me to it. To date, it remains his favourite fish. A versatile fish suitable for curries and tawa fry dishes. Rich and crisp in flavour, I decided to cook a rustic curry with a tangy taste and mild spices, the one that shall perfectly complement a bowl of steamed rice and offer satiety to the tummy. My recipe is simple and easy to follow, using basic ingredients that deliver high taste. I’m thrilled to share this super-easy recipe with you. Sea Bass curry tastes exceptionally well with rice and is an ultimate comfort food for a Sunday lunch or dinner.
Prep Time – 10 minutes
Cook Time – 20 minutes
Serves – 3
Ingredients:
Jitada ( Asian Sea Bass ) – 500 gm
Onions – 120 gm
Tomato – 60 gm
Green Chillies – 10 gm
Garlic – 1/2 pod
Mustard seeds – 2 tbsp
Cumin Seeds – 1/2 tbsp
Red Chilli Powder – 1 tbsp
Coriander Powder – 1 tsp
Fish Masala – 3 tbsp
Salt – to taste
Oil – 30 ml
Coconut Milk – 2 cups ( 200 ml )
Method:
1 ) Clean the fish thoroughly and pat dry. Apply 1 tbsp of fish masala and set aside.
2 ) Grind onions, tomato, chillies, garlic along with cumin seeds and 1 tbsp of mustard seeds.
3 ) Heat oil. Add the ground paste and fry for five minutes till well browned.
4 ) Add the remaining mustard seeds, coriander powder, chilli powder and fry for another two minutes.
5 ) Add the fish and mix well. Add coconut milk, salt, fish masala and a little hot water. Cover and simmer till done. Serve hot garnished with chopped coriander.
