Fish Makhani Delight

About this recipe

Fish Makhani Delight is a luxurious dish that combines tender fish fillets with a rich tomato-based sauce, infused with warm spices. Perfect for family dinners or special occasions, this recipe balances the flavors of traditional Indian cooking with modern simplicity.

Ingredients

• 500 grams fish fillets, cut into pieces
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• Salt, to taste
• 2 tablespoons oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon ginger, grated
• 1 cup tomato puree
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin powder
• 1 teaspoon coriander powder
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1/2 teaspoon Kashmiri red chili powder
• 1/2 cup cashew nuts, blended into a paste
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1/4 teaspoon garam masala

Directions

1. 1

   Marinate fish pieces with lime juice and salt for 10 minutes.

2. 2

   Heat oil in a pan and sauté onions until golden brown.

3. 3

   Add garlic and ginger. Sauté for another minute.

4. 4

   Stir in tomato puree, cumin powder, coriander powder, turmeric powder, and chili powder. Cook for 5 minutes.

5. 5

   Add fish pieces and gently simmer until cooked through, about 7 minutes.

6. 6

   Blend cashew nuts into a paste and add to the pan with heavy cream and garam masala.

7. 7

   Simmer for another 3 minutes until the sauce is creamy and fragrant.

8. 8

   Serve hot with basmati rice or naan bread.