Calcutta Cod
On July 28, 2006 in Unsorted
12 three ounce fillets cod
8 dried red chillies, broken apart
6 green chillies, chopped
1 teaspoon turmeric
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons sugar
3/4 cup mustard seed
water
salt and pepper
- Combine chillies, turmeric, olive oil and sugar. Coat cod with mixture and refrigerate for half an hour.
- Mix together mustard seed and enough water to form a paste. Place a portion of the mustard seed on top of each fillet and season with salt and pepper.
- Wrap fillets in banana leaves, if available, or in a tinfoil pouch. Transfer fillets to a bamboo steamer.
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil and steam cod until firm and cooked throughout, about 20-25 minutes. Allow to cool slightly before serving.
Makes 6 servings