fish
Sea bream
Machhli
500 g1 one whole sea bream (about 500 g)
Typical whole sea bream 400–600 g; 500 g used for one counted fish.
Instead of Sea bream
Sea bassUse the same weight; reduce cooking by 1–2 minutes.
PomfretUse the same weight; similar firm flesh, and score the skin if cooking whole.
Firm white fish filletUse the same weight; reduce cooking by 2–3 minutes and handle gently.
Vegetarian swaps
PaneerUse the same weight, cubed and simmered for 10–15 minutes; add a pinch of black salt for savouriness.
PotatoUse the same weight, parboiled cubes simmered for 15–20 minutes.
CauliflowerUse the same weight in florets; simmer for 8–12 minutes.
Recipes with Sea bream
Assamese Masor Tenga
Soupy Fish Stew with Nigella Seeds, Bamboo Shoots, Lime and Coriander
Bharleli Paplet
Spicy Bream Stuffed with Onions, Garlic & Tomatoes
Kerala Meen Mappas
Fish Curry with Coconut, Mustard Seeds and Curry Leaves
Tandoori Masala Fish
Whole Roasted Sea Bream with Black Pepper, Curry Leaves, Tamarind & Chilli
Fish Pollichathu