East: Calcutta Curried Fish With Crisp Vegetables

Ingredients

2 gr cayenne pepper
45 ml mustard oil
290 gr salmon
45 gr broccoli florets
34 gr bell pepper julienne
65 gr carrots
50 gr petite peas
1 two cinnamon stick
2 green cardamom pods
1 bay leaf
60 gr onion
10 gr ginger
16 ml dijon-style mustard
60 ml yogurt
1 gr salt
10 ml lemon juice
1 mint leaves for

Instructions

This bountiful combination of fish, simmered with plenty of fresh vegetables, comes from the bay of Bengal. The whole spices used in the recipe are not meant to be eaten; remove them just before serving. Combine cayenne and tablespoon of the oil and rub over fish. Cover and marinate for 15 minutes. Meanwhile, combine broccoli, bell pepper, carrots and peas in a steamer over boiling water. Steam until crisp-tender, about 4 minutes. Heat remaining 2 tablespoons oil in a large, heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Add cloves, cinnamon, cardamom and bay leaf. Cook, stirring until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add onion and ginger; cook until onion is soft, about 3 minutes. Add fish in single layer. Stir in mustard. Cook for about 1 minute per side. Stir in yogurt and salt. Simmer over low heat stirring constantly, for 3 or 4 minutes. Mix in steamed vegetables. Transfer fish into a heated serving platter. Spoon sauce and vegetables over. Sprinkle with lemon juice and mint leaves. 4 servings