Hyderabadi Fish With Sesame Sauce

May 24, 2023May 24, 20230 3
Hyderabadi Fish With Sesame Sauce for a flavorful dinner
in Seafood

Prep

15 min

Cook

45 min

Ready In

1 hr

Level

Difficult

Rating

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Ingredients

1 -2 teaspoon ground red chili powder , to taste
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
2 tablespoons unsweetened coconut
4 teaspoons ground coriander
4 ounces sesame seeds
corn oil or peanut oil , for shallow frying
2 medium onions , sliced finely into half rings ( about 10 oz )
2 tablespoons peanut butter
2 inches fresh ginger , peeled and chopped
2 cloves garlic , peeled and chopped
2 tablespoons tamarind paste
1 teaspoon salt , to taste
2 cups hot water
1 teaspoon brown mustard seeds
1 teaspoon whole cumin seed
10 -15 fresh curry leaves
2 lbs firm white fish fillets , cut into 2 inch pieces
1 -2 teaspoon brown sugar ( optional )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
506
Sugar
2g
Fat
30g
Hyderabadi Fish With Sesame Sauce is a popular seafood dish in Hyderabad, India. The sauce is thick and creamy and has a distinct nutty flavor from the toasted sesame seeds and the peanut butter. This dish is usually served with rice or naan bread, making it a filling and satisfying meal. The fish fillets are coated in a flavorful spice mix and shallow-fried until golden brown before being added to the sesame sauce. This dish takes some time to prepare, but the end result is well worth it!

Instructions

1.Toast the sesame seeds in a pan over medium heat, stirring constantly until golden brown. Set aside.
2.In the same pan, heat enough oil for shallow frying over medium-high heat.
3.Coat the fish pieces with ground red chili powder, turmeric, ground coriander, and unsweetened coconut and fry until golden brown. Set aside.
4.In a blender, blend together the fried onions, peanut butter, ginger, garlic, tamarind paste, salt, and 1 cup of hot water until smooth.
5.In another pan, heat some more oil over medium heat and add the brown mustard seeds, whole cumin seeds, and fresh curry leaves. Fry until fragrant.
6.Add the blended onion mixture and the remaining hot water to the pan and bring to a boil.
7.Reduce heat and let the sauce simmer for 10-15 minutes.
8.Add the fried fish and brown sugar (optional) to the sauce and let it cook on low heat for another 10-15 minutes. Serve hot with rice or naan bread.

PROS

This dish is full of flavor and is a great way to add more fish to your diet.

The sesame sauce is creamy and nutty, complementing the fish very well.

CONS

Frying the fish and the use of peanut butter means that this dish is high in calories and fat.

It should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Eating fish regularly is linked to a lower risk of heart disease and stroke.
The sesame seeds in the sauce are a good source of healthy fats, protein, and various minerals such as calcium and iron.

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