
fish
Fish
Machhli
Measured by kilograms; no spoon or count conversion needed.
Instead of Fish
Firm white fish filletUse the same weight, cut into pieces. Cooking time depends on thickness; check after 5 minutes.
Fish filletUse the same weight, bone and cut as needed. Adjust salt; fillets cook faster than whole fish.
Whole fishUse the same weight, clean, scale and cut into steaks or pieces. Add 3–5 minutes cooking time for bone-in pieces.
Vegetarian swaps
PaneerUse the same weight, cube and add last 8–10 minutes. Good for dry and gravy dishes; do not overcook.
PotatoUse the same weight, parboil 10 minutes and simmer 15 minutes. Works in both dry and wet curries; adjust water.
Raw jackfruitUse the same weight, boil 15–20 minutes until tender, then simmer 10 minutes in the gravy. Meaty shred.






