Mustard-Braised Fish with Potatoes

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Tender fish fillets simmered in a fragrant mustard and yogurt sauce with caramelized potatoes, a comforting Bengali staple. This Indian recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs cod fillets, mustard paste, plain yogurt for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 20 min Serves 2 Indian cuisine 420 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 1 medium chopped yellow onion and cook for 5 minutes until golden brown, stirring occasionally.
  2. Step 2: Add 2 minced garlic cloves and 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Step 3: Stir in 3 tbsp mustard paste and 1/4 cup plain yogurt, then add 1/4 tsp turmeric powder and 1/2 tsp salt. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly to prevent burning.
  4. Step 4: Add 12 oz cod fillets and 1 cup diced potato cubes, then add 1 medium diced tomato and 1/4 cup water. Bring to a gentle simmer.
  5. Step 5: Cover the skillet and cook for 15-18 minutes, or until potatoes are tender and fish is cooked through, stirring occasionally.
  6. Step 6: Sprinkle with 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro and serve hot.

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