Doi Maach
"This recipe was given to me by my Mother-in-law who in turn got it, as a new bride, from my Father-in-law's Kakima (aunt)! As you can see, it has been tried and tested. Serve Doi Maach with piping hot, plain boiled rice...."
INGREDIENTS
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1 kg fish with firm white flesh cut into 1 1/2 " thick pieces (I love Rohu - a kind of carp - for this dish)
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1 tbsp ginger paste
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1 tbsp garlic paste
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1 medium-sized onion ground to a paste
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1 cup yogurt
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1/2 tsp turmeric powder
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1/2 tsp red chilli powder
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4 tbsps mustard oil
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3 cloves
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5 black peppercorns
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2 green cardamom
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1" stick of cinnamon
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1/2 dried bay leaf
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1 large onion chopped fine
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Salt to taste
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