Aari Maas

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Ingredients

	300 grams	Fish , fresh, preferably Rohu or Catla
	2 tablespoons	Mustard oil
	1 teaspoon	Turmeric powder
	—	Salt , to taste
	1 teaspoon	Red chili powder
	2 cups	Water
	1 medium	Onion , finely chopped
	2 cloves	Garlic , minced
	1 inch	Ginger , minced
	2 tablespoons	Black Lentil
	1 medium	Tomato , chopped
	2 green chilies	Slit
	1 handful	Cilantro , chopped

Instructions

1. 1 Clean the fish pieces thoroughly and marinate with turmeric powder and salt. Set aside for 10 minutes.
2. 2 Heat mustard oil in a pan until it reaches smoking point, then reduce the heat.
3. 3 Fry the marinated fish pieces until golden brown on both sides. Remove and set aside.
4. 4 In the same oil, add black lentils and fry until they turn golden.
5. 5 Add chopped onions, garlic, and ginger to the pan and sauté until the onions turn translucent.
6. 6 Add chopped tomatoes and green chilies, and cook until the tomatoes soften.
7. 7 Add red chili powder and salt, then mix well.
8. 8 Pour in 2 cups of water and bring the mixture to a boil.
9. 9 Add the fried fish pieces to the pan, cover, and let it simmer on low heat for 15-20 minutes.
10. 10 Garnish with fresh coriander leaves before serving.