Tengra fish broth with raw bitter gourd

 

Tengra fish broth with raw bitter gourd

Tengra is a tasty and healthy pada made

 with fish and raw bitter gourd.  It is an ancient tradition of Bengali cuisine, which is simple yet nutritious.  The combination of the bitter taste of bitter gourd and the soft texture of tengra fish makes this dish unique.  Let's find out how to make this recipe easily. 

 Ingredients:

 Tengra fish - 500 grams

 Raw Bitter gourd – 2 medium sized (thinly sliced)

 Chopped onion - 1 cup

 Garlic paste - 1 tsp

 Ginger paste - 1 tsp

 Turmeric powder - 1 tsp

 Chilli powder - 1 teaspoon (as per Jhal's preference)

 Salt - to taste

 Mustard oil - 3 tbsp

 Water - 2-3 cups

 Coriander leaves – for garnishing

 Cooking method:

 Clean and season the fish:

 Wash and clean the tiggera fish well.  Then apply a little turmeric powder and salt and keep it for 10 minutes.

 Preparation of Bitter gourd:

 Cut the raw bitter gourd into thin rounds.  Apply some salt and leave it for 5 minutes, then wash it off with water.  This will remove the excess bitterness of the bitter gourd.

 Fish Fry:

 Heat mustard oil in a pan and lightly fry the tengra fish.

 Roasting Spices:

 Heat the remaining oil in the same pan and fry the onion until golden brown.  Then add garlic and ginger batter and stir for 2-3 minutes.  Add turmeric, chilli powder and salt and mix well.

 Add bitter gourd and water:

 Once the spices are fried, add the raw bitter gourd and stir fry for 2-3 minutes.  Then add 2-3 cups of water and cover and cook for 5-7 minutes.

 Adding fish:

 When the bitter gourd is cooked, add the fried tengra fish to the broth.  Cook for another 5 minutes so that the flavors of the fish and bitter gourd blend together.

 Garnish and Serve:

 Once cooked, sprinkle coriander leaves on top and serve.  The taste of this Tengra fish broth with hot rice is incomparable.

 Benefits:

 Tengra Fish: Rich in high quality protein and known as light food.

 Bitter gourd: Helps purify the blood and control diabetes.

 Make this easy recipe and share it with your family members and enjoy the taste of Bengaliana.