Kanduli Bharta

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Ingredients

250 grams	kanduli fish (also known as Indian catfish)
2 tablespoons	mustard oil
1 medium	onion, finely chopped
1 medium	tomato, finely chopped
2 cloves	garlic, minced
1 inch	ginger, grated
2 green chilies	slit
1/2 teaspoon	turmeric powder
1/2 teaspoon	red chili powder
1 teaspoon	cumin powder
1 tablespoon	fresh coriander leaves, chopped

Instructions

1. 1 Clean the kanduli fish thoroughly and set aside.
2. 2 Heat mustard oil in a pan until it starts to smoke lightly, then reduce the heat.
3. 3 Add the chopped onions and sauté until they turn golden brown.
4. 4 Add the garlic, ginger, and green chilies, and sauté for another minute.
5. 5 Add the chopped tomato, turmeric powder, red chili powder, cumin powder, and salt. Cook until the tomatoes are soft and the oil separates.
6. 6 Add the cleaned fish to the pan and mix well with the spices.
7. 7 Cover and cook on low heat for about 10-12 minutes until the fish is cooked through.
8. 8 Once cooked, mash the fish gently with a spatula to blend with the spices.
9. 9 Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and serve hot.