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Bengali Style Keto Fish Curry with Spiced Cauliflower Mash
25 min 4 servings 223 kcal
A fragrant, low-carb Bengali fish curry paired with a creamy, spiced cauliflower mash, delivering a complete keto-friendly meal rich in protein and healthy fats.
Ingredients
- 400 g fish fillets (rohu or carp)
- 0.5 tsp turmeric
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 head cauliflower
- 2 liters water
- 3 tbsp mustard oil
- 1 piece bay leaf
- 1 large onion
- 1 inch ginger
- 3 cloves garlic
- 2 medium tomatoes
- 1 tsp red chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin powder
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 0.5 tsp cumin seeds
Nutrition
Calories223kcal
Protein17g
Carbs8g
Fat12g
Fiber1g
Instructions
- 1Rub the fish fillets with turmeric and a pinch of salt, ensuring even coating, and set aside to marinate for 10 minutes at room temperature.
- 2Cut the cauliflower into small florets and rinse under cold water to remove any dirt, then set aside for boiling.
- 3Place cauliflower florets in a large pot of boiling water at 100°C, cook for 10-12 minutes until fork-tender, then drain and set aside.
- 4Heat mustard oil in a large skillet over medium heat at 180°C for 2-3 minutes until shimmering, then lightly fry the marinated fish for 2 minutes per side until golden; remove and set aside.
- 5In the same skillet with residual oil, add a bay leaf and sauté for 30 seconds over medium heat at 160°C, then add sliced onions and cook for 5 minutes until golden brown; stir in grated ginger and minced garlic, cooking for another 1 minute until fragrant.
- 6Add chopped tomatoes and spices to the skillet, stirring well over medium heat at 160°C for 5 minutes until the mixture forms a thick, aromatic paste and oil starts to separate.
- 7In a bowl, mash the drained cauliflower with a fork or potato masher until smooth, then mix in olive oil, cumin seeds, turmeric, and salt; warm in a small pan over low heat at 120°C for 2-3 minutes to blend flavors.
- 8Return the fried fish to the skillet with the curry base, add a small amount of water if needed, and simmer over low heat at 140°C for 8-10 minutes until the fish is fully cooked and flavors meld, with the sauce thickened slightly.
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