Fish in Mustard Gravy

Fish in Mustard Gravy by Madhu Varma

For the Fish

Ingredients

1. Fish-1 kg. boneless, washed and dried
2. Lemon juice-2Tablespoons
3. Turmeric Powder- 2 Teaspoons
4. Kalonji- 2Teaspoons
5. Chilli Powder- 1 Teaspoon
6. Salt-To Taste
7. Mustard Oil- 1 Cup

Method

Marinate fish in lemon juice and salt for 20 minutes. After the first marination , wash and dry the fish again. Mix  all the spices and add to the fish. Heat oil in a karahi  and deep fry the fish. This is now ready for adding to the mustard gravy.

For the Mustard Gravy

Ingredients 

1. Yellow Mustard Seeds- 200 gms, to be ground fine with 4 green chillies and water.
2. Onions- 4 , ground
3. Garlic-Ginger Paste – 4 ½ Teaspoons
4. Haldi Powder- 1 Teaspoon
5. Red Chilli Powder- 1 Teaspoon
6. Green Chillies- 6, slit and sautéed for garnish
7. Kalonji- 2 Teaspoons
8. Tomato Purée- 4 Tablespoons
9. Coriander Leaves- 2 Tablespoons, chopped
10. Mustard Oil- 4 Tablespoons
11. Sugar- 1Teaspoon

Method 

Heat oil , add the kalonji and green chillies as the tarka , then the onions and fry it lightly . Add the garlic, ginger paste, haldi and chilli powder and fry the masalas along with the tomato puree and cook for 2 to 3 minutes. Finally add the sarson – green chilli paste, fry a couple of minutes , add the sugar and some water to give it a thick consistency. Bring to boil and add the fish. Take off the fire , garnish with coriander leaves and 2 tablespoons of fresh mustard oil .