Ambat Dahyatil Machhi

Use the same weight; stir in off the heat to avoid splitting. It is tangier and thinner.

Use the same weight; add 5 ml lemon juice per 100 g. Stir in off the heat.

Use the same weight; add 15 ml lemon juice per 200 ml and stand 10 minutes. It will thicken slightly.

Use 1:1 by weight; pulverise in a spice mill or mortar to a fine powder for immediate, punchy heat.

Use equal weight; offers the same bite, though it gives a visibly speckled finish and firmer crunch.

Use equal weight; peel and grate very finely on a microplane or pound to a fine paste in a mortar.

Use equal weight; mince finely and crush with the flat of a knife before frying.

Use 20% of the weight; add directly with the dry spice powders, though it yields an earthier, less pungent profile.

Use equal weight; crush or finely grate to a smooth pulp to replicate the same fresh, pungent moisture in your base gravy.

Use 20 to 25% of the weight; mix with a teaspoon of water before adding to oil so it does not burn, noting it lacks the fresh bite.

Use the same weight, clean and cut into fillet-sized pieces. Cooking time is the same; remove any bones.

Use the same weight. Check thickness; thick pieces may need 2–3 minutes more simmering.

Use the same weight. Skinless flakes more; handle gently and add late.

Use about 60–70% of the weight for thickening; for coatings use the same weight but the crust is denser.

Use the same weight for coatings; contains gluten, browns faster and is less crisp.

Use the same weight for crisp coatings; coarser texture and needs a short rest.

Use 1:1 by weight. Handles high-heat frying identically and introduces a very subtle, pleasant nuttiness.

Use 1:1 by weight. Yields a much richer, authentic aroma and a glossy, heavier mouthfeel.

Use 1:1 by weight. Heat until smoking, then cool slightly before cooking to temper its intensely pungent, sharp mustard kick.