Aari Maas

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Ingredients

300 grams	fresh fish (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 lentils (urad dal)
1 medium	tomato, chopped
2 green chilies	slit
1 handful	fresh coriander leaves, 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.