Macher Muro Dal

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Ingredients

1 cup	moong dal
1	fish head (preferably Rohu or Katla)
2 tablespoons	mustard oil
1 teaspoon	turmeric powder
1 teaspoon	cumin seeds
1 teaspoon	ginger paste
2 pieces	green chilies
1 teaspoon	cumin powder
1 teaspoon	coriander powder
1 teaspoon	red chili powder
1 cup	water
—	salt to taste
1 tablespoon	ghee
2 tablespoons	fresh coriander leaves, chopped

Instructions

1. 1 Dry roast the moong dal in a pan over medium heat until it turns golden brown, then wash and set aside.
2. 2 Heat mustard oil in a pan and fry the fish head until golden brown on all sides. Remove and set aside.
3. 3 In the same pan, add cumin seeds and allow them to splutter.
4. 4 Add ginger paste and green chilies, sauté for a minute.
5. 5 Add turmeric powder, cumin powder, coriander powder, and red chili powder, and sauté for another minute.
6. 6 Add the roasted moong dal and mix well with the spices.
7. 7 Pour in water and add salt to taste. Bring the mixture to a boil.
8. 8 Once boiling, add the fried fish head to the dal.
9. 9 Cover and let it simmer on low heat until the dal is fully cooked and the desired consistency is reached.
10. 10 Finish with ghee and garnish with fresh coriander leaves before serving.