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Machli Masala

Machli Masala recipe, eat well on universal credit

We really enjoyed this. It was lighter than some of the recent Indian dishes we’ve experimented with and really fragrant.

Ingredients:-

2 Plaice fillets (Any white Fish fillet will work)
2 Tsp of Ginger and Garlic Paste (DIY here clearly, but you can buy in in jars)
½ A Tsp of Turmeric
1 Tsp of Chilli Powder
1 Tbsp of pain Yogurt
Oil to fry
Salt to season

Masala Sauce

Ingredients:-

2 Green Chillies, sliced
2 Onions, made into a paste
1 Tsp of Ginger and Garlic Paste
1 Tbsp of Tomato Puree
390ml of Passata
1 Tsp of Chilli Powder
2 Tsp og Coriander Powder
½ A Tsp of Garam Masala
2 Tbsp of Yogurt
Oil to fry
Fresh Coriander leaves to garnish

Method:-

(1) Mix the Fish with the Ginger & Garlic paste,Turmeric, Chilli Powder, Salt and Yogurt.
(2) Place in the fridge to marinade for 30 minutes.
(3) Heat the Oil on a medium heat and fry the Fish on both sides until lightly browned.
(4) Set aside.
(5) Heat Oil in a pan and add the Green Chillies.
(6) Stir in the Onion paste and add the Ginger & Garlic paste.
(7) Stir and fry gently.
(8) Add the Tomato puree, Passata, Chilli Powder, Coriander Powder and Garam Masala.
(9) Cook over a low heat and allow to simmer for a few minutes.
(10) Stir in the Yogurt and then return the Fish to the sauce.
(11) Cook over a low heat until heated through.
(12) Garnish with Coriander leaves.

We served ours with boiled Rice, home made Onion Bhaji, home fried Popadums and Indian style dips. The Fish was £2 from the yellow sticker fridge. So this was actually a very low cost and extremely tasty dinner.

 

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Indian Fried Cabbage recipe, eat well on universal credit

As a side this works really well with Indian dishes.

Ingredients:-

½ a Cabbage, sliced
½ an Onion, sliced
2 Cloves of Garlic, minced
½ Tsp Cumin seeds
½ Tsp of Mustard seeds
1 Tsp of Curry Powder
½ Tsp of Garam Masala
A pinch of Asafoefida
A handful of Frozen Peas
½ Tsp of Salt
Oil to fry

Method:-

(1) Add a little Oil to a frying pan over a medium heat.
(2) Throw in the Cumin and Mustard seeds and fry until they start to pop.
(3) Add the Onion and fry until softened.
(4) Stir in the Garlic and season with Salt.
(5) Add the Curry Powder, Garam Masala and Asafoefida and stir in well over a low heat.
(6) Add the Cabbage and increase the heat whilst stirring constantly.
(7) Add the Peas and stir in.
(8) Cook for a further 2 minutes and then drain & serve.

We had this with Belly Pork rubbed with Indian style Spices and cooked very low & slow. A cracking side. Not great cold, so don’t make too much!
 

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