Chuna Maccha Tarkari

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Ingredients

	250 grams	Fish , small
	2 tablespoons	Mustard oil
	1 teaspoon	Turmeric powder
	1 teaspoon	Red chili powder
	1 teaspoon	Cumin , seeds
	1 teaspoon	Mustard Seed
	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	Cilantro , 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.