Chital Macher Muitha

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Ingredients

500 grams	chital fish (deboned)
1 medium	onion, finely chopped
2 tablespoons	ginger paste
2 tablespoons	garlic paste
2 teaspoons	turmeric powder
2 teaspoons	red chili powder
1 teaspoon	cumin powder
1 teaspoon	coriander powder
2 tablespoons	mustard oil
1 cup	water
to taste	salt
2 pieces	green chilies, slit
1 tablespoon	ghee
1 teaspoon	sugar
1 teaspoon	garam masala
1 handful	fresh coriander leaves, chopped

Instructions

1. 1 Clean the chital fish thoroughly and debone it.
2. 2 In a bowl, mix the fish with 1 teaspoon of turmeric powder, 1 teaspoon of red chili powder, and salt to taste.
3. 3 Form small balls (muitha) from the fish mixture.
4. 4 Heat mustard oil in a pan and lightly fry the fish balls until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
5. 5 In the same pan, add chopped onions and sauté until translucent.
6. 6 Add ginger paste, garlic paste, remaining turmeric powder, red chili powder, cumin powder, and coriander powder. Cook until the spices are well blended.
7. 7 Add water to the pan and bring it to a boil.
8. 8 Gently add the fried fish balls to the boiling curry.
9. 9 Add green chilies, sugar, and salt to taste. Cover and let it simmer for about 10 minutes.
10. 10 Finish with ghee and garam masala. Stir gently.
11. 11 Garnish with fresh coriander leaves before serving.