Oriya Fish Curry

 

Ingredients:

• Tilapia steaks - 1 lb
• Onions - 2 medium (ground to paste)
• Ginger-garlic paste - 3 tsps
• Tomato - 1 medium (pureed)
• Potatoes - 2 medium (boiled and cut in large pieces)
• Mustard seeds - 1 tsp
• Dried red chillies - 2 
• Turmeric powder 1/2 tsp + a pinch
• Cumin Powder - 1 tsp
• Coriander powder - 1 tsp
• Red Chilli Powder - 1/2 tsp
• Garam masala powder - 1/4 tsp
• Mustard Oil - 5 tbsp
• Salt to taste
• Chopped coriander leaves for garnish
• Lemon - 1

Method 

• Step -1
• Clean the fish thoroughly.
• Step -2
• In a bowl mix 1/2 tsp each turmeric and salt and 1 tsp lemon juice.
• Add the fish pieces to this and mix well.
• Let it marinate for about 10-15 minutes.
• Heat oil in a small pan and lightly fry the fish. Transfer the fish onto a paper towel and keep aside.
• Step- 3 
• Heat oil in a pan. Add the mustard seeds and dried red chillies.
• When the seeds begin to splutter, add the ginger-garlic paste and onion paste.
• Cook till the onion begins to turn light brown. Add the tomato puree and cook till oil separates.
• Now add a pinch of turmeric powder, cumin powder, coriander powder and red chilli powder.
• Cook for 2-3 minutes till the masalas and cooked.
• Add 3 cups water, mix well and bring to boil. Lower heat, add the fried fish and the boiled potatoes.
• Add the garam masala powder.
• Cover and cook on low flame for 10-15 minutes.
• Step - 4
• Garnish with coriander leaves, onions and tomatoes