Katla Kalia

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Ingredients

	2 pieces	Katla Fish Steak
	1 teaspoon	Turmeric powder
	1 teaspoon	Red chili powder
	to taste	Salt
	3 tablespoons	Mustard oil
	1 piece	Bay Leaf
	2 pieces	Cardamom , green
	2 pieces	Clove
	1 inch	Cinnamon stick
	1 cup	Onion , finely sliced
	1 tablespoon	Ginger , paste
	1 tablespoon	Garlic , paste
	2 pieces	Tomato , chopped
	1 teaspoon	Cumin , powder
	1 teaspoon	Coriander powder
	1 cup	Water
	1 teaspoon	Garam masala
	2 pieces	Green Chili , slit
	1 tablespoon	Cilantro , 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.