Chital Macher Kalia

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Ingredients

	4 pieces	Fish Steak
	1 tablespoon	Turmeric powder
	1 teaspoon	Red chili powder
	—	Salt , to taste
	4 tablespoons	Mustard oil
	2 pieces	Bay Leaf
	1 inch	Cinnamon stick
	3 pieces	Cardamom , green
	4 pieces	Clove
	2 pieces	Onion , finely sliced
	1 tablespoon	Ginger , paste
	1 tablespoon	Garlic , paste
	2 pieces	Tomato , medium, chopped
	1 teaspoon	Cumin , powder
	1 teaspoon	Coriander powder
	1 teaspoon	Garam masala , powder
	1 cup	Water
	2 tablespoons	Cilantro , 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.