Mithila Maach Jhol

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Ingredients

300 grams	fresh fish (Rohu or Catla)
1 teaspoon	turmeric powder
1 teaspoon	red chili powder
to taste	salt
3 tablespoons	mustard oil
1 cup	sliced onions
1 tablespoon	ginger-garlic paste
2 cups	water
1 teaspoon	cumin seeds
2	bay leaves
2	green chilies, slit
1 teaspoon	coriander powder
1/2 teaspoon	garam masala
1 handful	fresh coriander leaves, chopped

Instructions

1. 1 Clean the fish pieces and marinate them with turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt. 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 on both sides. Remove and set aside.
3. 3 In the same oil, add cumin seeds and bay leaves. Let them splutter.
4. 4 Add sliced onions and sauté until they turn golden brown.
5. 5 Add ginger-garlic paste and cook for another 2 minutes until the raw smell disappears.
6. 6 Add coriander powder, turmeric powder, and red chili powder. Mix well and cook for a minute.
7. 7 Pour in water and bring it to a boil. Add salt to taste.
8. 8 Gently add the fried fish pieces into the gravy and let it simmer for 10-15 minutes on low heat.
9. 9 Add garam masala and slit green chilies. Cook for another 2 minutes.
10. 10 Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and serve hot with steamed rice.