Mithila Maach Jhol

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Ingredients

	300 grams	Fish , fresh, Rohu or Catla
	1 teaspoon	Turmeric powder
	1 teaspoon	Red chili powder
	to taste	Salt
	3 tablespoons	Mustard oil
	1 cup	Onion , sliced
	1 tablespoon	Ginger-garlic paste
	2 cups	Water
	1 teaspoon	Cumin , seeds
	2	Bay Leaf
	2	Green Chili , slit
	1 teaspoon	Coriander powder
	1/2 teaspoon	Garam masala
	1 handful	Cilantro , 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.