Fresh Bombay Duck Curry and Masala Fried Bombil

A simple delightful fresh bombay ducks curry paired with crispy masala-fried bombay ducks . A hearty and flavourful meal that brought comfort and joy to my family.

Fresh Bombay Ducks Curry & Masala Fried Bombay Ducks

1. Fresh Bombay Ducks Curry

Ingredients – Ground Masala

3 Kashmiri chillies

1½ tsp cumin seeds

1 tsp peppercorns

3 cloves medium garlic

1 tbsp vinegar

1 big onion, sliced

Water – just enough to grind

Ingredients – Curry

2 medium onions, sliced

1 inch ginger, finely chopped

Few curry leaves

Salt to taste

2 fresh Bombay ducks (cleaned)

Oil as required

Method

1. Heat oil in a pan and sauté the finely chopped ginger until fragrant.

2. Add the sliced onions and sauté until they turn light brown.

3. Toss in the curry leaves and salt. Stir well.

4. Add the prepared ground masala and mix thoroughly.

5. Pour in just enough water to achieve a nice curry consistency.

6. Bring the curry to a boil, then lower the flame to medium and cook for 1 minute.

7. Gently add the 2 cleaned Bombay ducks and cook until the fish is done.

8. Adjust seasoning and switch off the flame.

2. Masala Fried Bombay Ducks

Ingredients

12 fresh Bombay ducks (cleaned and washed well)

For the Marinade

2 tsp coriander powder

1 tsp cumin powder

½ tsp garam masala powder

¼ tsp turmeric powder

2 tsp East Indian bottle masala powder

½ tsp pepper powder

1 tbsp white vinegar

1 tbsp ginger garlic paste

Salt to taste

Water – just enough to make a paste

For Coating

Wheat flour OR rice flour

Semolina (rava/suji)

Method

1. Mix all the marinade ingredients together with a little water to form a paste.

2. Coat each Bombay duck with this marinade and let it rest for a few minutes.

3. Prepare a coating mixture using wheat/rice flour and semolina.

4. Lightly coat the marinated fish with this flour–semolina mix.

5. Shallow fry until golden and crisp.