Macher Kalia

Ingredients:

2 large steaks of a firm fish like rohu(Rui fish)

2 tsp turmeric powder

1 large onion finely chopped

2” ginger root, peeled and grated

2-3 cloves of garlic, finely sliced

2 dried red chilli peppers

2 tsp panchphoron

1 tsp cumin powder

2 tsp corriender powder

¾ tsp chilli powder

1 tbsp plain yogurt

½ tsp garam masala

3 cups warm water

Procedure:

Cut each fish steak into 4 quarters as evenly as possible. Wash and drain the fish and place in a bowl. Marinate the pieces with 2 tsp turmeric powder and one tsp of salt for 15-20 minutes. Heat the oil for deep frying in a small vessel at medium heat. Deep fry the fish for 5 minutes and keep aside. Put 6-8 tbsp oil in a pan. When the oil is heated, crumble the dried red chilli peppers into it and add the panchphoron. When the panchphoron begins to sputter, add the ginger and garlic and stir it for a minute. Next add the onions and stir them in medium heat until it becomes golden brown. Now add turmeric powder, chilli powder, corriender powder and cumin powder and stir it for a while. Add yogurt and stir for 2 minutes and then add water and bring it to boil. Cover the pan, reduce the heat and let it cook for 15 minutes. Now add the fish and stir once. Cover and cook some more. Sprinkle the garam masala and take off from the heat. Serve hot with steamed rice.