Fish Curry – Chatpati Masala Gravy 🐟🌶️

Ingredients

• 500 g fish
• 1 large onion
• 2 dried red chillies
• 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
• ½ tsp fenugreek seeds
• 1 tsp red chilli powder
• 1 tsp cumin powder
• 1½ tsp coriander powder
• ½ tsp Kashmiri red chilli powder
• 1 tsp amchur powder
• ½ tsp garam masala
• 1 tbsp crushed kasuri methi
• ½ tsp turmeric powder
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• Salt to taste
• Mustard oil as required
• 2 cups water
• Fresh coriander for garnish

Steps

1. Wash the fish and marinate with turmeric, salt and lemon juice. Rest for 15 minutes. All ingredients ready! 🧂🌶️🧅
2. Heat mustard oil in a kadhai and lightly fry the fish on both sides. Remove and keep aside.
3. In the same oil, add fenugreek seeds and let them turn slightly dark.
4. Add onion and dried red chilli paste. Sauté until golden brown.
5. Add ginger-garlic paste and cook for a minute.
6. Add all powdered spices and salt. Cook until the oil separates.
7. Add 2 cups water, cover and cook for 5 minutes.
8. Add garam masala and crushed kasuri methi. Cook for 2–4 minutes.
9. Add the fried fish, cover and cook on low flame for 2–3 minutes.
10. Garnish with fresh coriander and serve hot with rice or roti.