Assamese Style Fish Curry With Taro Root And Pirali Paleng

Pirali paleng (talimum fruticosum) is a leafy vegetable which is used in making fish curry recipe in Assamese cuisine. Make a delicious Assamese style fish curry with pirali paleng, taro root and tomatoes. Check the recipe below. 

Pirali paleng (talimum fruticosum) 

Assamese Style Fish Curry With Taro Root And Pirali Paleng  

📎Course : Main course

📎Cuisine : Assamese 

🔪Preparation Time : 10 minutes

♨Cooking Time : 20 minutes

🕞Total : 30 minutes 

🍴Servings : 2

INGREDIENTS:

• 2 pieces of fish (any) 
• 1 bunch of pirali paleng 
• 1 taro root 
• 1 tomato (chopped)
• 2 green chillies, chopped 
• 1/2 tsp panch phoron 
• 1/2 + 1/2 tsp turmeric powder 
• 3+1 tbsp oil
• 1 cup water and
• salt to taste

 METHOD:

1. Wash pirali paleng leaves under running water and chop it roughly. Keep aside. 
2. Peel taro root, make small pieces. Wash under running water and keep aside. 
3. Rub fish pieces with salt and turmeric. In a pan heat oil. Fry fish pieces, drain and keep aside. 
4. In the remaining oil add panch photon. When crackling add turmeric powder. 
5. Add taro root pieces and fry for sometimes.
6. Add chopped tomatoes and pirali paleng leaves. Add chopped green chillies. 
7. Add salt. Cook for sometimes by covering the pan in medium heat. 
8. Add 1-2 cups of water and cook until taro root pieces become soft and tender. 
9. Add more water if required. 
10. Add fried fish pieces. 
11. When the liquid becomes thicker remove from heat and serve hot with steamed rice.