Masala Catfish Recipes

CATFISH CURRY

Steps:

• Rinse fillets under cold water and cut into 2-inch pieces.
• Place catfish into a medium saucepan and add water, onions, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, and simmer until fish is tender but not breaking apart, about 8 minutes. Transfer fish to a serving platter using a slotted spoon and cover with foil to keep warm.
• Bring the cooking liquid in the saucepan to a boil; continue to boil until it reduces to 1 cup, then keep warm over low heat.
• Combine flour, curry, and butter in a small bowl. Mix with a fork or fingertips to form a smooth paste. Roll teaspoon-sized bits of paste into balls.
• Return the cooking liquid to a simmer. While stirring slowly and continuously, drop the balls into the liquid one at a time, letting each one dissolve before adding the next. Cook until the sauce returns just to a boil and thickens to the consistency of gravy, about 5 minutes. Check the seasoning.
• Pour the gravy over the fish and boiled rice, sprinkle some parsley on top, and serve hot.

CATFISH MASALA

Steps:

• Cut the fish into 2" pieces.
• Peel the onion and cut into 1/4" slices. Cut the pepper and tomato in half and remove and discard seeds and stems. Cut the pepper and tomato into 1/2" pieces and set the veggies aside.
• Put 1 tablespoons of the oil into a large frying pan or wok and begin heating over medium-high heat.
• Add the fish and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and transfer the fish and any liquid to a bowl.
• Add the remaining oil to the pan and begin heating over medium-high heat. Add the onion, tomato and bell pepper and cook about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until veggies begin to soften. Add the spices and mix well.
• Return the partly cooked fish to the pan and stir gently so it is covered with sauce. Turn the heat down to medium, cover and cook for 5 minutes.
• Serve immediately or set aside until ready to eat, then reheat briefly.