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‘Dahi Maccha Besara'-Fish cooked in curd & Mustard based gravy

‘Dahi Maccha Besara'-Fish cooked in curd & Mustard based gravy ‘Dahi Maccha Besara' is a signature dish of Odiya Non-Vegetarian cuisine and also my most favorite fish preparation. Usually, fresh water or river water fish is used to prepare this dish. It is a quick recipe with no complicated spices. ‘Besara’ typically refers to mustard, cumin and poppy seeds based gravy, and is one of the most popular and typical preparation style of Odiya cuisine. Not just fish but also vegetables can be cooked in ‘Besara’. Having lived in coastal areas, my love for sea food and fish is immense and natural. While, sea fishes have a distinct briny and more fuller taste, river or lake water fishes have a milder taste and have their own natural sweetness. Sea fishes have larger bones and are easier to debone, while river fishes have smaller bones. However, both types of fishes are rich in proteins and low in fat, and are a healthier option over other types of meat. Dahi Maccha i