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Ingredients

200 grams	basa fish fillets
1 tablespoon	mustard oil
1 teaspoon	turmeric powder
1 teaspoon	red chili powder
1 teaspoon	cumin seeds
1 teaspoon	ginger-garlic paste
1 medium	onion, finely chopped
1 medium	tomato, chopped
1 cup	water
—	salt to taste
2 tablespoons	fresh coriander leaves, chopped

Instructions

1. 1 Cut the basa fish fillets into medium-sized pieces.
2. 2 In a bowl, marinate the fish with turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt. Set aside for 15 minutes.
3. 3 Heat mustard oil in a pan over medium heat.
4. 4 Add cumin seeds and let them splutter.
5. 5 Add ginger-garlic paste and sauté until the raw smell disappears.
6. 6 Add the chopped onion and sauté until golden brown.
7. 7 Add the chopped tomato and cook until it turns soft and the oil separates.
8. 8 Add the marinated fish pieces and gently stir to coat them with the masala.
9. 9 Pour in the water, cover, and let it simmer for 10-15 minutes until the fish is cooked through.
10. 10 Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and serve hot.