Chuna Maccha Tarkari

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Ingredients

250 grams	small fish (chuna maccha)
2 tablespoons	mustard oil
1 teaspoon	turmeric powder
1 teaspoon	red chili powder
1 teaspoon	cumin seeds
1 teaspoon	mustard seeds
1 cup	potato, diced
1 cup	tomato, chopped
1 cup	onion, finely chopped
1 tablespoon	ginger-garlic paste
2 cups	water
—	salt to taste
2 tablespoons	fresh coriander leaves, chopped

Instructions

1. 1 Clean the small fish thoroughly 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. Add the marinated fish and fry until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
3. 3 In the same pan, add cumin seeds and mustard seeds. Allow them to splutter.
4. 4 Add chopped onions and sauté until they turn golden brown.
5. 5 Add ginger-garlic paste and sauté for another 2 minutes.
6. 6 Add diced potatoes and chopped tomatoes. Cook until the tomatoes become soft.
7. 7 Add the remaining turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt. Mix well.
8. 8 Pour in water and bring the mixture to a boil.
9. 9 Add the fried fish to the boiling curry. Cover and let it simmer for 10-15 minutes or until the potatoes are cooked through.
10. 10 Garnish with chopped coriander leaves before serving.