
fish
Bombay duck or white fish fillet
Bombil
20 g1 one sun-dried Bombay duck
Dried bombil is about 20 g each; a fresh fish fillet alternative is much heavier, about 100 g.
Instead of Bombay duck or white fish fillet
White fish filletUse same weight; cut into chunks and simmer gently for 5–8 minutes, depending on thickness.
Firm white fish filletUse same weight; it holds together better in curry, so simmer 8–10 minutes.
Dried prawnOnly if the recipe intends dried Bombay duck; use half the weight, rinse well and add early to the oil.
Vegetarian swaps
PaneerUse same weight, add in the last 8–10 minutes and simmer gently; it will not taste fishy but works in a masala gravy.
TofuPress and use same weight; add for the last 5 minutes only, as it breaks up easily.
MushroomUse same weight, sauté first to remove excess water and simmer for 10 minutes.






