SORSE RUI / ROHU FISH IN MUSTARD PASTE

Sorse Rui (Rohu Fish cooked in mustard paste) is a traditional Bengali dish. It is easy to cook and is usually prepared with Hilsa fish. However, I have used  Rohu fish (Rui maach) for this dish. Happy Cooking!

Ingredients:

1. Rohu Fish - 9-10
2. Bay leaf (Tej Patta) -1
3. Kalounji (Kalo jeera/black cumin) - 1/4 tsp
4. Green Chilies - 3-4
5. Onion - 2 finely chopped
6. Turmeric powder - 1 tsp
7. Mustard seeds (paste) - 1/2 cup

8. Coriander leaves (optional)
9. Salt to taste

Process:

1. Add salt and turmeric powder to the fish. Heat oil in a frying pan and fry the fish pieces until golden brown.

2. Put 2 tbsp oil in the kadhai and add bay leaf, kalounji and green chilies. Add chopped onions, turmeric powder and salt. Stir them till the onions turn brown. Add mustard  paste with a very little water (less than 1/2 cup).

3. When it starts boiling, add the fried fish pieces.

4. Cover with a lid and let it cook for 4-5 min in medium heat.

5. When it’s ready, garnish with coriander leaves and green chili slices. Serve hot with plain rice. Enjoy!