Aar_Machher_Gorgora

Name: Aar_Machher_Gorgora
Total time: 3600 s
Yield: 3-4 people
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 600–700 g Aar fish (catfish); 1 large onion, finely chopped; 1 tbsp ginger-garlic-green chili paste (made with 1–1½ inch ginger, 3–4 garlic cloves, 2–3 green chilies); 2–3 garlic cloves, crushed; 2–3 green chilies, chopped; 1 tsp turmeric powder; 1 tsp red chili powder; 1 tsp cumin powder; 1 tsp coriander powder; Salt and sugar to taste; ½ tsp garam masala powder; 2–3 green chilies, slit; 1 cup coconut milk (ground coconut); 2 tbsp poppy seed paste; ¼ cup mustard oil; 3–4 bay leaves; 4–5 green cardamoms; 1–2 small cloves; cinnamon sticks; 1 tsp whole cumin seeds

Swati Ganguly Chatterjee @Swatirrannaghor_2021

Maharashtra

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THEME :-Cook with love for Mom
Some recipes are made with ingredients… but the most special ones are made with love, memories, and a mother’s touch.
This Mother’s Day, I’m not just cooking a dish—I’m reliving moments from her kitchen, her warmth, her care, and all the little things that made everything so special.
Because no matter how well we cook, nothing ever tastes quite like Mom’s love.
Here’s to all the amazing moms who made our lives sweeter, one meal at a time.

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Ingredients

55-60 minutes

3-4 people

600–700 g Aar fish (catfish)
1 large onion, finely chopped
1 tbsp ginger-garlic-green chili paste (made with 1–1½ inch ginger, 3–4 garlic cloves, 2–3 green chilies)
2–3 garlic cloves, crushed
2–3 green chilies, chopped
1 tsp turmeric powder
1 tsp red chili powder
1 tsp cumin powder
1 tsp coriander powder
Salt and sugar to taste
½ tsp garam masala powder
2–3 green chilies, slit
1 cup coconut milk (ground coconut)
2 tbsp poppy seed paste
¼ cup mustard oil
For Tempering:2
3–4 bay leaves
4–5 green cardamoms
1–2 small cloves
cinnamon sticks
1 tsp whole cumin seeds

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Steps

55-60 minutes

1

Gather all the ingredients required for this recipe. Marinate the Aar fish with salt, turmeric, red chili powder, and a little oil.
2

Heat oil in a pan and fry the fish pieces on both sides. Remove and set aside.
3

In the same oil, add bay leaves, cumin seeds, cardamom, cloves, and cinnamon. Sauté for10-12seconds..
4

Add chopped onions and fry for 2–3 minutes until golden.
Add crushed garlic and chopped green chilies. Sauté for a minute.
5

Then add the ginger-garlic-chili paste and cook on low heat for 1–2 minutes.
Add turmeric, red chili powder, cumin powder, and coriander powder with a little water. Cook well until the oil separates.
Add poppy seed paste and cook thoroughly.
6

Add salt, sugar, and coconut milk. Mix well and cover. Let it cook for 2–3 minutes.
7

Once the gravy starts boiling, add the fried fish, slit green chilies, and garam masala powder. Mix gently, cover, and cook on low heat for a few minutes.
8

When the gravy thickens slightly, remove from heat.
Serve hot with steamed rice for a rich, flavorful Bengali-style fish curry. 🍚🐟

Tips

If the fish is scaled, rubbing a little oil before frying prevents oil splattering

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Swati Ganguly Chatterjee @Swatirrannaghor_2021

on May 06, 2026 10:19

Maharashtra

Ranna korte bhalo lage,natun ranna shikte ichha kore.For me, cooking is a journey of discovery, love, and endless inspiration.I truly enjoy exploring innovative and different types of recipes, experimenting with new ingredients, flavors, and techniques.My YouTube channelhttps://youtube.com/channel/UCZu1MBiyFIOuxczJY13gUUQhttps://youtube.com/@swatirrannaghor6108?si=mBkLyEsRVIIwrlwk