Sillago Fish Chocchori

Where I live, local fish is available but fresh fish is hard to find—almost everything is frozen. The only way to get truly fresh fish is from Chinese grocers. They carry sillago (Silver Sillago), which is hugely popular across Southeast Asia. This fish chocchori is very easy to make and tastes wonderful. I think you will love it too.

#Fish Curries
  • Serves 4
  • 30 min
  • November 12, 2023
Sillago Fish Chocchori

Ingredients

  • Sillago fish (500 g)
  • Chopped onion (1 cup)
  • Turmeric powder (2 teaspoons)
  • Chili powder (2 teaspoons)
  • Ginger paste (1 teaspoon)
  • Garlic paste (1 teaspoon)
  • Green chilies (5–6)
  • Oil (2 tablespoons)
  • Tomatoes (2)
  • Salt (to taste)
  • Cilantro (to taste)

Method

  1. First, clean and cut the fish, then wash it well. In a pan, mix the fish with all the ingredients except the cilantro. Cover and cook over heat. This fish cooks quickly. After 7–8 minutes, stir the fish gently once—too much stirring will break it apart, so move it carefully. After another 5–6 minutes, when the fish is done, scatter chopped cilantro on top. Your delicious sillago fish chocchori is ready.
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