Chital Macher Kalia

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Ingredients

4 pieces	chital fish steaks
1 tablespoon	turmeric powder
1 teaspoon	red chili powder
—	salt to taste
4 tablespoons	mustard oil
2 pieces	bay leaves
1 inch	cinnamon stick
3 pieces	green cardamoms
4 pieces	cloves
2 pieces	medium onions, finely sliced
1 tablespoon	ginger paste
1 tablespoon	garlic paste
2 pieces	medium tomatoes, chopped
1 teaspoon	cumin powder
1 teaspoon	coriander powder
1 teaspoon	garam masala powder
1 cup	water
2 tablespoons	fresh coriander leaves, chopped

Instructions

1. 1 Clean the chital fish steaks and marinate with turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt. Set aside for 10 minutes.
2. 2 Heat mustard oil in a pan until it starts to smoke, then reduce the heat.
3. 3 Fry the marinated fish steaks until golden brown on both sides. Remove and set aside.
4. 4 In the same oil, add bay leaves, cinnamon, cardamoms, and cloves. Sauté until fragrant.
5. 5 Add sliced onions and fry until golden brown.
6. 6 Stir in ginger paste and garlic paste, cooking until the raw smell disappears.
7. 7 Add chopped tomatoes and cook until they become soft and oil starts to separate.
8. 8 Mix in cumin powder, coriander powder, and a little salt. Cook for 2-3 minutes.
9. 9 Add water and bring the mixture to a boil.
10. 10 Gently place the fried fish steaks into the gravy and simmer for 10-12 minutes.
11. 11 Sprinkle garam masala powder and garnish with chopped coriander leaves.
12. 12 Serve hot with steamed rice.