Andhra Fish Curry

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Ingredients

300 grams	fish (preferably Rohu or Kingfish)
2 tablespoons	oil
1 teaspoon	mustard seeds
1 teaspoon	cumin seeds
1 cup	onion, finely chopped
2	green chilies, slit
1 tablespoon	ginger-garlic paste
1 cup	tomato, chopped
1 teaspoon	turmeric powder
2 tablespoons	red chili powder
1 tablespoon	coriander powder
1 teaspoon	fenugreek powder
1 cup	tamarind extract
2 cups	water
Salt	to taste
2 tablespoons	fresh coriander leaves, chopped

Instructions

1. 1 Clean the fish pieces and marinate them with a pinch of turmeric and salt. Set aside.
2. 2 Heat oil in a pan and add mustard seeds and cumin seeds. Allow them to splutter.
3. 3 Add the chopped onions and green chilies. Sauté until the onions turn golden brown.
4. 4 Add the ginger-garlic paste and sauté until the raw smell disappears.
5. 5 Add the chopped tomatoes and cook until they turn soft and mushy.
6. 6 Mix in turmeric powder, red chili powder, coriander powder, and fenugreek powder. Cook for 2 minutes.
7. 7 Add the tamarind extract and water. Stir well and bring the mixture to a boil.
8. 8 Add salt to taste and gently place the marinated fish pieces into the curry.
9. 9 Cover and cook on a low flame for about 15-20 minutes until the fish is cooked through and the flavors are well combined.
10. 10 Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and serve hot with steamed rice.