Katla Kalia

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Ingredients

2 pieces	Katla fish steaks
1 teaspoon	turmeric powder
1 teaspoon	red chili powder
to taste	salt
3 tablespoons	mustard oil
1 piece	bay leaf
2 pieces	green cardamom
2 pieces	cloves
1 inch	cinnamon stick
1 cup	onion, finely sliced
1 tablespoon	ginger paste
1 tablespoon	garlic paste
2 pieces	tomatoes, chopped
1 teaspoon	cumin powder
1 teaspoon	coriander powder
1 cup	water
1 teaspoon	garam masala
2 pieces	green chilies, slit
1 tablespoon	fresh coriander leaves, chopped

Instructions

1. 1 Rub the fish steaks with half of the turmeric powder, half of the red chili powder, and salt. Set aside for 10 minutes.
2. 2 Heat 2 tablespoons of mustard oil in a pan over medium heat. Fry the fish pieces until golden on both sides. Remove and set aside.
3. 3 In the same pan, add the remaining mustard oil. Add bay leaf, cardamom, cloves, and cinnamon. Sauté for a few seconds until aromatic.
4. 4 Add the sliced onions and sauté until golden brown.
5. 5 Add ginger and garlic pastes. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the raw smell disappears.
6. 6 Add chopped tomatoes, remaining turmeric powder, red chili powder, cumin powder, coriander powder, and salt. Cook until the oil separates from the masala.
7. 7 Add water and bring to a boil. Gently place the fried fish pieces into the gravy.
8. 8 Cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes until the fish is cooked through and the flavors have melded.
9. 9 Sprinkle garam masala and add slit green chilies. Cook for another 2 minutes.
10. 10 Garnish with fresh coriander leaves before serving.