
fish
Fish fillet
Machhli
100 g1 fillet (about 100 g)
Weighed in g/kg; no spoon or count conversion.
Instead of Fish fillet
Firm white fish filletUse the same weight, cut to the same thickness. Cooking time is almost identical; check after 5 minutes.
Firm fish filletUse the same weight. If thicker, add 2–3 minutes simmering; do not stir roughly.
Boneless fishUse the same weight, cut into fillet-like pieces. Check carefully for bones; cooking time is similar.
Vegetarian swaps
PaneerUse the same weight, cut into fingers or cubes and add last 8–10 minutes. Holds shape well in gravy.
PotatoUse the same weight, cut into thick slices or chunks, parboil 10 minutes and simmer 15 minutes. Good in dry masala.
Raw jackfruitUse the same weight, boil 15–20 minutes until tender and simmer 10 minutes. Use for dishes where fish is in pieces.













