Bangali Fish Curry

Ingredients

• 500 g Basa fillets, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 2 dried red chilies 
• 2 tsp black mustard seeds
• 4 tsp turmeric powder
• 2 tsp cumin powder
• Salt to taste
• 2 tsp red chili powder
• 1 cup of chopped tomatoes
• 3 fresh green chilies, split in half 
• 3 tsp ginger-garlic paste
• 1 cup of chopped cilantro
• 3/4 cup of mustard oil

Method
- Marinate the fish with salt and 2 tsp turmeric powder in a fridge for 5-10 minutes.
- Heat oil in a pan, shallow fry the marinated fish over medium heat for a few minutes then remove from the pan and keep aside.
- In a small bowl, mix 2 tsp turmeric powder, cumin powder, red chili powder and ginger-garlic paste.
- In the same pan, add the dried chilies and black mustard seeds, when the seeds pop, add the mixed spices into the pan and stir for a few minutes. Then add the chopped tomatoes, green chilies and salt. Stir well.
- When the tomatoes are cooked, add a cup of water, stir and bring it to a boil. Then add the fried fish into the gravy. Cook under cover for 1-2 minutes. Season to your taste with salt and pepper.
- Add the chopped cilantro. Serve hot with steamed rice.

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