20 mins

Ingredients for Dahi Machhi - Yogurt & Fish Curry
If you want to know more about Indian ingredients, check our Indian Spices and our Indian Pulses, Rice and Seeds pages.



Currently displaying quantities in US Imperial Measurements
How to Cook Dahi Machhi - Yogurt & Fish Curry
- Peel and grate the onion to create a 'paste' and set aside. Wash the fish well, remove any skin and cut the flesh into cubes about 1" (2.5cm) across. Place the flour on a plate and 'roll' each cube in the flour so as to evenly coat them on all sides.
- Pour 2 tablespoons of the oil into a frying pan (skillet) and fry the fish over a high heat until the cubes turn golden brown (about 4-5 minutes). Remove from the oil and leave to drain on paper towels. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil to the pan and, when it's very hot, add the cardamom, cinnamon and bay leaf. Sauté for a minute then add the ginger, grated onion, red chili powder, turmeric and cumin seeds. Add a little water if needed and fry for a few minutes until the raw smell of the masala disappears.
- Stir the yoghurt into the pan, turn down the heat and simmer until the oil begins to leave the edges of the pan. Add the fish cubes, sugar and salt to taste. Mix well and cook until the sauce is thick and golden brown. Serve hot with Steamed Rice

After adding the fish to the curry do not cook for more than 5 minutes more, because fish is a very tender meat and breaks when overcooked.
Reviews of Dahi Machhi - Yogurt & Fish Curry
![]() Loved, loved, loved this. Made 1/2 recipe but used all the spices but then I used more yogurt to mellow out the spice and make sure I had enough sauce. A nice and different weeknight dinner. Bold, Indian flavor and easy to make. Served with basmati rice and steamed spinach. Serge (3 reviews) |
What To Eat Tonight

Whether it's a chicken or a partridge, a turkey or a pheasant, we have a recipe that will help you get the very best from your food.

Having a gang of friends in , or the whole extended family? Need a recipe that's easy to 'extend' to accommodate a bigger group? No problem!

You need something quick or light or both. What do you do? You turn to our choice of snacks and light meals and select the one you like.
Other Fish & Seafood Recipes

This is a great starter course and needs to be made the day before (which allows you plenty of time to focus on preparing the rest of your meal).

Home-made Fish Fingers are not only a whole lot more tasty than the shop-bought variety but they are very easy to make and you can involve the kids.

There is still a misconception that fish has to taste bland and sterile. In fact, with a little imagination, nothing could be further from the truth.