Bamboo-tube Fish

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Ingredients

500 grams	fresh fish (preferably local river fish)
1 medium	bamboo tube (about 12 inches long)
1 tablespoon	mustard oil
1 teaspoon	turmeric powder
1 teaspoon	red chili powder
1 teaspoon	salt
1	medium onion, finely chopped
2 cloves	garlic, minced
1 inch	ginger, grated
2	green chilies, slit
1 bunch	fresh coriander leaves, chopped

Instructions

1. 1 Clean the fish thoroughly and cut it into medium-sized pieces.
2. 2 Marinate the fish with turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt. Set aside for 15 minutes.
3. 3 Heat mustard oil in a pan and add chopped onions. Sauté until golden brown.
4. 4 Add minced garlic, grated ginger, and slit green chilies to the pan. Cook for another 2-3 minutes.
5. 5 Remove the pan from heat and let the mixture cool slightly.
6. 6 Stuff the marinated fish pieces and the onion mixture into the bamboo tube, alternating layers.
7. 7 Seal the open end of the bamboo tube with banana leaves or aluminum foil.
8. 8 Place the bamboo tube on a grill or over an open flame, turning occasionally, for about 25-30 minutes.
9. 9 Once cooked, carefully remove the fish from the bamboo tube and garnish with fresh coriander leaves.