Ingredients I used to cook Dudh Pabda: (For 2 person)
Pabda Fish- 2 (I got two large size fish,.. approx 9 inches longer :-))
Milk - 1.5 cups ( Although 1 cup is enough. I got 2 two big size fishes, Much gravy was required for that. So I used 1.5 cups milk)
Paste made of Mustard Seed + Green Chili - 2 tbsp
Whole Green Chili - 3 (or more as per your requirement)
Turmeric Powder - 1 tsp (Optional, I used because I wanted to have yellow gravy, otherwise the gravy would get off-white colour.)
Red Chili Powder - 1 tsp (Optional for making more dark color)
Nigella Seeds - 1 pinch (Optional, I didn't use.)
Salt
Water
Oil
Process I followed to cook Dudh Pabda:
1. Well, wash the fish pieces under water. You don't need to pat-dry it. Spread salt and Turmeric Powder and rub well. Keep it aside for 5-10 minutes. If you are not using Turmeric Powder, then marinade the fish with salt only.
2. After that heat oil in a deep-bottom frying pan. Add Nigella seeds. Wait till it splutters. If you are not using Nigella seed, kip it. Add slit green chili to the hot oil.
3. Did it splutter? If yes, add Mustard seed+Green Chili paste. Fry well.
4. At this stage you can add Red Chili Powder. Otherwise skip it.
5. Mix milk with 1 cup of water. Reduce the heat and add the milk+water to the boiling gravy.
6. Does it start boiling? If yes, place fish pieces in the pan. You don't need to stir the fish. It will automatically be cooked in the boiling gravy.
7. Dudh Pabda will be ready within 4-5 minutes. Then you have to remove the pan from the heat.
8. After that keep the pan covered for next 10 minutes.
You can garnish it with fresh Coriander leaves. It can be served with hot steamed rice.
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