Macha besara (in Odia ) is a fish curry where fish is cooked with mustard sauce . Traditionally a dry mango is added for sourness taste, which gives a very unique taste to the fish curry.
STEP 1.First marinate fish(here I have taken Rohu fish) with 1/2 tsp turmeric powder, 1/2 tsp Red chilli powder & salt as per taste. Keep aside for 10 minutes.
STEP 2.Soak 1 & 1/2 tbsp mustard seeds & dry red chilli for 5/10 minutes. Then grind soaked mustard seed, dry red chilli with tomato, garlic cloves and make a smooth paste.
STEP 3.Heat a pan add mustard oil. Shallow fry marinated fish till golden brown. Then keep aside.
STEP 4.Again heat a pan add 2/3 mustard oil. Add 1 tsp panch phoran. When they starts sputtering add bay leaf, curry leaves & finely chopped onion. Fry onions till light brown.
STEP 5.Then add all dry spices (turmeric powder, red chilli powder, cumin powder, coriander powder). Mix well everything & fry adding some water for 3/5 minutes until oil separates from masala.
STEP 6.Then add prepared ground paste & stir for only 10/30 secs. Then add 2 cup water(for more gravy). Add salt as per taste, sugar, 2 whole green chilli & dry mango.Let the water boil properly.
STEP 7.Then add fried fish & cook for 3/4 minutes. At the end garnish with corinader leaves.
STEP 8.Switch off the gas & cover the curry leave for 5/10 minutes. Then serve hot with rice.
Nutrition value
35
calories per serving
3 g Fat1 g Protein1 g Carbs< 1 g FiberOther
Current Totals
Fat
3g
Protein
1g
Carbs
1g
Fiber
< 1g
MacroNutrients
Carbs
1g
Protein
1g
Fiber
< 1g
Fats
Fat
3g
Vitamins & Minerals
Calcium
28mg
Iron
< 1mg
Vitamin A
3mcg
Vitamin B1
< 1mg
Vitamin B2
< 1mg
Vitamin B3
< 1mg
Vitamin B6
< 1mg
Vitamin B9
7mcg
Vitamin B12
0mcg
Vitamin C
< 1mg
Vitamin E
< 1mg
Copper
< 1mcg
Magnesium
18mg
Manganese
< 1mg
Phosphorus
50mg
Selenium
5mcg
Zinc
< 1mg
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. All nutritional information presented are estimates and not meant to substitute professional dietary advice or treatment