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Bengali Light Nigella Stew With Green Papaya And Fish

Name: Bengali Light Nigella Stew With Green Papaya And Fish
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Bengali
Ingredients: 400 g Tilapia fillets, cut into thick strips; 2 cup Green raw papaya, peeled, seeded, and sliced into long wedges; 2 tbsp Mustard oil; 1 tsp Nigella seeds, kalonji; 3 item Green chilies, slit lengthwise; 1 tsp Turmeric powder, divided; 1 tsp Ground cumin; 1 tsp Salt

A comforting, light-bodied fish stew simmered with delicate green papaya wedges, nigella seeds, and gentle chili warmth.

Prep: 15 min
Cook: 25 min
Total: 40 min

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Technique to learn

Jhol (Comforting Light Stew)

Cooking fish and vegetables in a thin, watery broth seasoned with basic digestive spices.

Instructions

Step 1: Rub the fish strips with half of the turmeric powder and half of the salt.
Step 2: Heat mustard oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Sear fish for 1 to 2 minutes per side until lightly browned. Remove fish onto a plate.

Step 3: Add nigella seeds and green chilies to the remaining oil in the pot, popping them for 30 seconds.

Step 4: Add the raw green papaya wedges, ground cumin, remaining turmeric, and remaining salt. Sauté for 3 minutes.

Step 5: Pour in 2 cups of warm water, cover, and cook over medium heat for 12 to 15 minutes until papaya wedges are fork-tender.

Step 6: Gently slide the seared fish strips back into the broth and simmer uncovered for 3 minutes before serving warm.

Cooking tips

Green raw papaya absorbs broth flavors remarkably well while keeping the broth clean and soothing.
Keep fish searing brief so it finishes cooking gently inside the spiced broth.
Original home-cooking adaptation inspired by Bengali; regional versions vary.
Use halal-certified meat, poultry, stock, sauces, cheese and other processed ingredients. Check labels and avoid cross-contamination. Recipe screening is not halal certification.

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