Chapala Vepudu

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Ingredients

500 grams	fresh fish (preferably Rohu or Catla)
1 tablespoon	red chili powder
1/2 teaspoon	turmeric powder
1 teaspoon	salt
2 tablespoons	lemon juice
3 tablespoons	oil
1 teaspoon	mustard seeds
1 teaspoon	cumin seeds
2 sprigs	curry leaves
2 medium	onions, finely sliced
1 tablespoon	ginger-garlic paste
2 tablespoons	coriander powder
1 teaspoon	garam masala
1 bunch	fresh coriander leaves, chopped

Instructions

1. 1 Clean the fish thoroughly and cut into medium-sized pieces.
2. 2 In a bowl, marinate the fish with red chili powder, turmeric powder, salt, and lemon juice. Set aside for 15 minutes.
3. 3 Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Add mustard seeds and cumin seeds. Let them splutter.
4. 4 Add curry leaves and sliced onions to the pan. Sauté until the onions turn golden brown.
5. 5 Add ginger-garlic paste and sauté for another 2-3 minutes until the raw smell disappears.
6. 6 Add coriander powder and garam masala to the pan. Mix well and cook for 1-2 minutes.
7. 7 Gently add the marinated fish pieces to the pan. Cook on medium heat without stirring too much to avoid breaking the fish.
8. 8 Cover and cook for about 10-12 minutes, turning the fish pieces occasionally, until they are cooked through and slightly crispy.
9. 9 Garnish with chopped coriander leaves before serving.