Ghalieh Mahi or Persian/Iranian Fish Stew

Ghalieh Mahi or Persian/Iranian Fish Stew

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This is my version of the Iranian Stew Ghalieh mahi which is a Persian or Iranian fish stew with fenugreek/methi leaves (dried/fresh) and cilantro/dhaniya patta along with Tamarind and other ingredients.I also used my homemade Advieh (spice) in this fish stew recipe as I love to prepare fresh spices in my kitchen just before cooking :-)

Preparation Time-  15 min ( if using dried fenugreek or kasoori methi then soak in hot water for an hour )
Cooking Time - 1 hr

Ingredients:-

1. 2 Cod fillets
2. Sprinkle of Turmeric and Salt to mariante the fish.
3. 1 tablespoon dried fenugreek or kasoori methi leaves soaked in hot water for an hour.( for fresh fenugreek  or methi leaves you do not need this step )
4. 1/2 of a big onion chopped.
5. 1/2 bunch of cilantro or dhaniya patta chopped.
6. 4 garlic cloves minced.
7. Paprika or kashmiri red chilly powder 1/4 teaspoon.
8. Cayenne or red chilly powder 1/4 teaspoon.
9. Ready made Tamarind concentrate 1 teaspoon dissolved in water.(if using dried tamarind then first soak in hot water then knead to get the pulp out and discard the seeds and strain and then use the tamarind water ).
10. 1/2 teaspoon sugar.
11. Salt to taste.
12. Oil 2- 3 tablespoon
13. Water about 1 cup or as required.
14. Homemade Advieh ( Spice mix )for the Advieh recipe click the link below :-

Homemade Advieh or Persian Spice Mix

Preparation:-

1. Soak the dried fenugreek leaves or kasoori methi.
2. Marinate the fish with turmeric and salt.
3. I like to fry my fish before adding in the stew so lightly fry the fish and keep aside or you can bake it.
4. Chop the onion,cilantro and mince the garlic.

Cooking:-

1. Take an utensil ( I used non stick ) use the oil in which you fried the fish ( if you fried )add little more oil if required let it warm and then add the chopped onion.
2. When the onion wilts add the garlic and fry til the raw smell disappears.
3. Next add the cilantro,soaked fenugreek or kasoori emthi or fresh chopped methi leaves ,Paprika or kashmiri chilly powder,Cayenne or red chilly powder and the Advieh spice which you prepared and mix everything well.Add very little about 2 tablespoon water and cook covered.Chek intermittently so that it does not get burnt.
4. Then add the tamarind concentrate mixed with little water,sugar and salt and mix.
5. Add water and bring to a gentle simmer and place the fish. If required add little more water to adjust to your choice of consistency but the end product will be little gravy like.Cover and simmer on very low heat.
6. Serve with hot steamed Rice.

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