Doi Maach is a traditional Bengali fish curry. As the name suggests it is a fish (Maach) cooked in a spicy curd (Doi) gravy. Rohu fish is used in this curry. The use of spices like cardamom, ginger, bay leaves, cinnamon sticks and cloves give this dish an authentic Bengali flavour. This recipe requires minimal preparation and minimal cooking.
The gravy is slightly spicy, sour and robust. The fish is tender and quickly absorbs the flavours of all the spices.
The lightly spicy, tangy Doi Maach served with steaming hot rice makes for a lip-smacking meal.