Gollai fish curry
A traditional Bangladeshi dish, Gollai fish curry, is flavorful and delicious. Carefully clean the fish, season it, and cook the vegetables with spices fo…
Gollai fish curry is a signature dish from the region of Bangladesh. It features a freshwater fish called Kanjali, along with various vegetables and spices, to create a unique and delicious flavor. The dish is typically prepared by cooking the fish in a thick sauce with spices.
Ingredients and directions
- Prep time20 min
- Cook time45 min
- Resting10 min
- Total1 hr 15 min
- DifficultyMedium
- CostBudget
- Cooking methodfour
- Estimated cost$5.64 $1.41 / serving Estimated price; varies by store. Converted from euros at the ECB rate of October 7, 2026.
Ingredients
- $0.86
- $1.36
- $0.15
- $1.41
- $0.15
- $0.88
- $0.05
- $0.15
- $0.10
- $0.53
Prices from US supermarkets for 6 of 10 ingredients; Belgian prices for the rest.
Directions
- First, thoroughly clean and rinse the fish. ≈ 8 min
- Since the fish is small, it’s important to carefully remove the head and insides during cleaning. ≈ 3 min
- Next, drain it and set it aside separately. ≈ 2 min
- Season the fish with a pinch of salt and turmeric powder, and let it rest for 10 minutes.
- This helps to reduce the strong odor of the fish and improve its flavor during cooking.
- Wash the apples, eggplants, and peppers, then cut them into pieces of medium or large size. ≈ 8 min
- Eggplants are often used in many dishes because they help to enhance the flavor and texture of the dish. ≈ 3 min
- Heat the sesame oil in a pan until it starts to smoke.
- Next, turn down the heat and cook the fish over medium heat until it is lightly golden.
- Small fish can become tough if overcooked, so it’s best not to overcook them.
- Please return to using root vegetables, zucchini, and eggplant in oil paint at medium heat until they are lightly golden.
- This method allows vegetables to be cooked without losing their texture or nutrients during the cooking process.
- Now, let’s bring cumin back into the spotlight.
- Once the aroma has developed, add the chopped onion and chopped garlic, and cook over medium heat until they are lightly golden. ≈ 3 min
- Next, continue to season with grated ginger and cumin until the fresh scent disappears. ≈ 2 min
- In a bowl, gently mix together turmeric powder and red chili powder with a small amount of water.
- Gradually introduce the spices, allowing the oil paint to begin to separate.
- Add the French-style potato fries, eggplant, and bell peppers to the mixture, then stir for a few minutes to combine everything well.
- The spices incorporated in this way will be evenly distributed throughout the vegetables. ≈ 3 min
- Next, add a little water, cover, and cook over medium heat.
- Once the vegetables are tender, add the sautéed shrimp to the pan.
- Distribute the fresh chili peppers evenly over the fish and gently mix to avoid breaking it. ≈ 4 min
- Cover the pot and cook over low heat for another 5 to 7 minutes.
- As the sauce reduces and all the ingredients combine with the spices, the chakhdi will thicken.
- After cooking, turn off the heat and cover the dish for a few minutes to allow the flavors of the spices to meld together. ≈ 4 min
The bill
Gollai fish curry
- Two earth apples$0.86
- A small zucchini$1.36
- Chopped onion: 1 cup$0.15
- Chopped garlic, 4 to 5 cloves$1.41
- Grated ginger: 1 teaspoon$0.15
- Ground ginger, half a teaspoon$0.88
- A small spoonful of yellow powder.$0.05
- Half a teaspoon of red chili powder$0.15
- Half a teaspoon of black cumin$0.10
- 1/2 cup of sunflower oil paint$0.53
Total$5.64
that's $1.41 per person
Estimated price; varies by store.
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