Bilahi Maas

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Ingredients

250 grams	fresh fish (preferably Rohu or Catla)
2 tablespoons	mustard oil
1 cup	ripe tomatoes, chopped
1 medium	onion, finely chopped
1 teaspoon	turmeric powder
1 teaspoon	red chili powder
1 teaspoon	ginger-garlic paste
2 cups	water
—	salt to taste
2 pieces	green chilies, slit
1 handful	fresh coriander leaves, chopped

Instructions

1. 1 Clean the fish pieces and marinate them with half of the turmeric powder and salt. Set aside for 10 minutes.
2. 2 Heat mustard oil in a pan until it starts to smoke slightly, 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 pan, add chopped onions and sauté until they turn translucent.
5. 5 Add ginger-garlic paste and sauté for another minute until the raw smell disappears.
6. 6 Add chopped tomatoes, remaining turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt. Cook until the tomatoes are soft and oil starts to separate.
7. 7 Pour in water and bring the mixture to a boil.
8. 8 Add the fried fish pieces and green chilies to the pan. Let it simmer for about 10 minutes until the fish is cooked through and the flavors meld together.
9. 9 Garnish with fresh coriander leaves before serving.