Machha Jhola

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Ingredients

300 grams	fresh Rohu fish, cut into pieces
2 tablespoons	mustard oil
1 teaspoon	turmeric powder
1 teaspoon	red chili powder
1 teaspoon	cumin seeds
1 teaspoon	mustard seeds
1 cup	potato, cubed
1 cup	tomato, chopped
1 cup	onion, finely chopped
1 tablespoon	ginger-garlic paste
2 cups	water
—	salt to taste
2 tablespoons	fresh coriander leaves, chopped

Instructions

1. 1 Clean the fish pieces and marinate with half of the turmeric powder, salt, and a little mustard oil. Set aside for 15 minutes.
2. 2 Heat mustard oil in a pan until it reaches smoking point. Fry the marinated fish pieces until golden brown and set aside.
3. 3 In the same pan, add cumin seeds and mustard seeds. Allow them to splutter.
4. 4 Add chopped onions and sauté until they turn golden brown.
5. 5 Add ginger-garlic paste and sauté for another 2 minutes until the raw smell disappears.
6. 6 Add chopped tomatoes, remaining turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt. Cook until the tomatoes are soft and the oil separates.
7. 7 Add potato cubes and sauté for a few minutes.
8. 8 Pour in 2 cups of water and bring it to a boil.
9. 9 Gently add the fried fish pieces to the boiling curry.
10. 10 Cover and simmer on low heat for about 15-20 minutes until the potatoes are cooked and the flavors meld together.
11. 11 Garnish with chopped coriander leaves before serving.