Doi Maach

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Ingredients

500 grams	Rohu fish or Katla fish, cut into steaks
1 cup	plain yogurt
2 tablespoons	mustard oil
1 teaspoon	turmeric powder
1 teaspoon	red chili powder
1 teaspoon	cumin seeds
2 pieces	green cardamom
2 pieces	cloves
1 inch	cinnamon stick
2 tablespoons	ginger paste
1 tablespoon	sugar
2 pieces	green chilies, slit
—	salt to taste
—	fresh coriander leaves for garnish

Instructions

1. 1 Clean and wash the fish pieces thoroughly. Pat them dry with a paper towel.
2. 2 Marinate the fish with half of the turmeric powder, salt, and red chili powder. Set aside for 15 minutes.
3. 3 In a bowl, whisk the yogurt with a little water to make it smooth. Add the remaining turmeric powder and mix well.
4. 4 Heat mustard oil in a pan until it starts to smoke slightly. Reduce the heat and add cumin seeds, cardamom, cloves, and cinnamon stick.
5. 5 Once the spices release their aroma, add the ginger paste and sauté for a minute.
6. 6 Lower the heat and add the whisked yogurt mixture to the pan, stirring continuously to prevent curdling.
7. 7 Add sugar, salt, and green chilies to the yogurt mixture. Cook for 5-7 minutes until the oil starts to separate.
8. 8 Gently place the marinated fish pieces into the yogurt gravy. Cover and cook on low heat for about 10-12 minutes, or until the fish is cooked through.
9. 9 Once done, garnish with fresh coriander leaves and serve hot with steamed rice.