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Assamese style Fish recipe with modhuxulung, cheery tomatoes and okra

Fish with modhuxulung, cheery tomatoes and okra 

Polygonum microcephalum is a green leafy vegetable found in Assam. It is called 'modhuxulung' in Assamese . It is sour in taste specially used in making tangy dal and tangy fish curries. Many other dishes can also be made by using modhuxuleng. Assamese people are fish lovers and fish curry with modhuxuleng is a very loved and common dish made by almost every household in Assam.

Modhuxulung

Cheery Tomatoes in Assamese called Kon Bilahi. Cheery tomatoes are bit-sized tomatoes with lots of health benefits. Cheery tomatoes can grow easily and ripen early during summer. It's low in calorie and rich in fiber, potassium and antioxidants.

Cheery tomatoes 

In this fish recipe I am using red gram (masoor dal) to make the gravy thicker. I have also added okra in this recipe just to increase the taste of this dish.

Serve this fish recipe with modhuxulung, cheery tomatoes and okra with plain rice.


The recipe of Fish with modhuxulung, cheery tomatoes and okra 


 Ingredients                                                         
  • 2 medium sized fish cut into 2 pieces or 4 pieces of any big fish
  •  4-6  lady fingers/okra
  • 2 tbsp red gram(masoor dal)
  • 1 bunch of modhuxuleng
  • 2 green chillies chopped
  • 10-12 cheery tomatoes
  • 1/2 +1/2 tsp turmeric powder
  • 1/4 tsp fenugreek seeds
  • mustard oil as required to fry fish pieces
  • Salt to taste

Method of cooking                                         

  1. Wash modhuxuleng under running water and chopped roughly. Rinse red gram. In  a pressure cooker add red gram, modhuxulung, chopped green chillies and 2 cups of water. Close the cooker and cook for 2-3 whistles on high heat. Remove from heat .Let the cooker open itself.
  2.  Wash fish pieces under running water  and rub with 1/2 tbsp turmeric powder and salt. In a pan heat oil. Fry fish pieces. Drain and keep aside. 
  3. In the remaining oil add fenugreek seeds. When cracking add turmeric powder. Now open cooker and pour everything into the pan. Add salt. 
  4.  Cut both ends of okra and put into the pan. Add fried fish pieces. Cover the pan and cook for 8-10 minutes untill okra becomes soft and cooked.
  5.  Remove from heat. Serve as a side dish with rice. 
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  1. UnknownSeptember 4, 2020 at 10:21 PM

    Can you please tell me how to grow modhuxuleng leaves at home

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    1. Rumi Mahanta DuttaSeptember 4, 2020 at 11:04 PM

      Hey there,
      Modhuxulung is very easy to grow. It's growing abundantly at my home. I even notice modhuxulung growing on roadsides. No need of extra care if you are growing it on land. But if you want to grow it on tubs, don't forget to water everyday.

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