Ingredients
Metric weights use grams. US weights use ounces; liquids use fluid ounces. Conversions are rounded. Spoon measures use 5 ml teaspoons and 15 ml tablespoons; cups use 240 ml.
Serves 4
Paste
Fish
Equipment
Kitchen scales; measuring jug and spoons; knife; cutting board; mixing bowls; saucepan with lid; sieve; heavy frying pan; spatula; food thermometer; heatproof spoon; spatula.
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Steps
Paste · About 10 min
- Soak goraka from 25 g dried goraka, 100 ml hot water, 20 g black peppercorns, 15 g garlic, 15 g ginger, ½ tsp turmeric, ¾ tsp salt in hot water 10 minutes, then grind with remaining paste ingredients.
Coat · About 7 min
- Coat 700 g firm tuna, cubed, 10 curry leaves, 150 ml water with paste and arrange in one layer in a heavy pan with its leaves and water.
Cook · About 15 min
- Simmer covered 15 minutes, then uncovered 10–15 minutes until fish reaches 63°C / 145°F and coating is nearly dry.
Check: Look for this result: fish reaches 63°C / 145°F and coating is nearly dry.
Tips
- Turn fish gently and reduce the sauce without scorching it.
- Judge Fish Ambul Thiyal by the texture and doneness signs in its steps. Your pan and heat affect how long Fish Ambul Thiyal takes to cook.
Substitutions
- In Fish Ambul Thiyal, replace goraka for a different sour flavour with tamarind paste.
Storage
- Get perishable Fish Ambul Thiyal into the fridge within two hours, or within one hour above 32°C / 90°F. Eat Fish Ambul Thiyal within two days, keeping it covered at 4°C / 40°F or colder.
- Bring cooked Fish Ambul Thiyal to 74°C / 165°F, stirring or turning it for even heating. When Fish Ambul Thiyal is part of the meal, serve cold salads, dips and chilled desserts straight from safe refrigeration.
- If Fish Ambul Thiyal includes a thick sauce or soup, loosen it with a little water during gentle reheating. Any crisp coating on Fish Ambul Thiyal becomes softer in storage.
Make ahead
- Prepare the measured ingredients for Fish Ambul Thiyal one day ahead. For Fish Ambul Thiyal, refrigerate chopped vegetables apart from the other perishable ingredients. Follow the cooking stages for Fish Ambul Thiyal on the day of serving.
FAQ
What matters most when making Fish Ambul Thiyal?
Turn fish gently and reduce the sauce without scorching it.
What can I substitute in Fish Ambul Thiyal?
In Fish Ambul Thiyal, replace goraka for a different sour flavour with tamarind paste.
Can I prepare Fish Ambul Thiyal ahead?
Prepare the measured ingredients for Fish Ambul Thiyal one day ahead. For Fish Ambul Thiyal, refrigerate chopped vegetables apart from the other perishable ingredients. Follow the cooking stages for Fish Ambul Thiyal on the day of serving.
Food safety references
FoodSafety.gov: cooking temperatures · Food Standards Agency: rice storage and reheating
