Pabda Macher Kalo Jeera Diye Recipe - Bengali Pabda Fish Curry

Step 1: To begin making the Pabda Macher Kalo Jeera Diye recipe, firstly wash and clean the fish

Step 2: In a bowl, combine the fish along with salt and 1 teaspoon of turmeric powder and marinade for 30 minutes

Step 3: Heat oil in a heavy bottomed pan on medium flame and shallow fry the fish, cover and cook

Step 4: Flip the fish to the other side and cook them till they change the colour and turn a little crisp

Step 5: Once cooked, transfer to a plate and keep aside

Step 6: Now in the same pan, heat oil on medium flame, add the potatoes, salt to taste and a little turmeric powder

Step 7: Let it cook till the potatoes become crisp and golden in colour

Step 8: This will take about 8-10 minutes

Step 9: Once it is cooked, drain on an absorbent paper, and keep it aside

Step 10: Next in a small mixing bowl, combine turmeric powder, red chilli powder, cumin powder and coriander powder, 1/2 cup of water and let it sit for 5 minutes

Step 11: This makes the spice mix for the Pabda Macher Kalo Jeera Diye recipe

Step 12: Next in the remaining oil in the pan, add nigella seeds, chopped tomatoes and green chillies

Step 13: Cook them till the tomatoes turn soft and mushy

Step 14: This will take about 5 minutes

Step 15: Once the tomatoes are soft, add the ginger paste and mix everything well

Step 16: After about 2 to 3 minutes, add the Pabda Macher Spice Mixture

Step 17: Adjust the consistency of the curry to your liking, and allow it to boil

Step 18: Once it starts boiling, add salt, fried fish and and let it cook for about 3-4 minutes minutes

Step 19: Once done, switch off the heat, add the roasted potatoes and garnish with coriander leaves

Step 20: Your Pabda Macher Kalo Jeera Diye is ready to be servedServe Pabda Macher Kalo Jeera Diye along with Steamed Rice and Kachumber Salad for a weekday meal