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Bangladeshi Fish Curry with Daikon

Bangladeshi · Dinner · Easy

Bangladeshi Fish Curry with Daikon

Total
58 min
Prep
20 min
Serves
4
Calories
230
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Tender daikon and large flakes of white fish sit in a golden coriander-turmeric broth, sharpened with green chile, cilantro and lime.

Cooking the radish before adding the fish is the key to Bangladeshi Fish Curry with Daikon. The vegetable absorbs the spiced onion base while the fish needs only a gentle final simmer to stay in large pieces.

Use thick cod or another firm white fish, cut into generous chunks. Shake the pan once the fish goes in instead of stirring vigorously; that keeps the sauce moving without breaking the flesh.

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Method

  1. Heat the vegetable oil in a wide saucepan over medium heat. Cook the garlic for until fragrant, then add onion and salt and cook for until softened.

  2. Stir in turmeric, ground coriander and chili powder and cook for . Add daikon and the water, bring to a simmer and cover. Cook over medium-low heat for until the daikon is nearly tender.

  3. Slide the cod and green chiles into the broth. Simmer gently, partly covered, for until the fish flakes easily and reaches 145°F; shake the pan instead of stirring.

  4. Scatter with cilantro and serve in shallow bowls with lime wedges to squeeze over the broth.

Forkue tips

  • Slice the daikon evenly so no thick pieces remain crunchy after the fish is cooked.

Storing and reheating

Refrigerate for up to 2 days. Warm gently in a covered saucepan without vigorous stirring, adding a little water if the broth has reduced.

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Nutrition per serving, estimated

230Calories
22gProtein
11gCarbs
11gFat

Bangladeshi Fish Curry with Daikon: FAQ

Can I use frozen fish?

Yes. Thaw it in the refrigerator and pat dry first. Frozen chunks added directly would cool the broth and make the timing less predictable.

Why does the fish fall apart?

It is usually stirred too much or boiled too hard. Use thick chunks, keep the broth at a gentle simmer and move the pan rather than the fish.

How do I store and reheat Bangladeshi Fish Curry with Daikon?

Refrigerate for up to 2 days. Warm gently in a covered saucepan without vigorous stirring, adding a little water if the broth has reduced.

How long does Bangladeshi Fish Curry with Daikon take?

About 58 min in total: 20 min prep and 38 min cooking.

What do I need to make Bangladeshi Fish Curry with Daikon?

The key ingredients are cod, daikon, garlic, onion, ground turmeric and ground coriander, plus pantry basics.

Any tips for Bangladeshi Fish Curry with Daikon?

Slice the daikon evenly so no thick pieces remain crunchy after the fish is cooked.

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