Macha tarkari (Rohu Fish curry) orissa style

Rohu Fish – 1 kg

Potatoes – 2 medium size (cut lengthwise)

Onion- 2 big size chopped

Tomatoes -1 medium sliced

Ginger – 1”long

Garlic 10 cloves

Coriander-Cumin seeds- 1tsp each (soaked)

Red chilis- 2

½ tsp red chilly powder

Cumin  -Coriander powder- 1 tsp each

 Turmeric- 2 teaspoon

Salt as per taste

Mustard Oil- 3-4tblsp

2 bay leafs

Suagar- ½ tsp

Garam  masala- 1 tsp

Chopped coriander leaves- 1tblsp

Method;

Wash fish properly & drain all the water. Marinate fish with 1 tsp turmeric and salt for 10-15 min.

Take a pan. Add 2tblsp mustard oil. Fry the fish pieces till golden brown. Keep aside.  

Grind coriander, Cumin seeds, ginger, Garlic, red chillis, and make a fine paste.

Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a pan and lightly fry the potatoes for 5 mins. Keep aside.

Heat 1tblsp oil in the same pan and add ½ tsp sugar to the oil. when the sugar turns to golden brown colour in oil, splutter cumin seeds, bay leafs, then add chopped onions, cook till golden brown. add ½ tsp haldi & red chilli powder.

Add the previously done masala paste and stir well for 1-2 min. Add tomatoes and cook till masala is well done. Add potatoes.

Mix well, add 2 cups of water, stir well and let it boil & cover the lid & cook  in medium flame for 5 mins . Add the fish pieces. Cook for another 5 mins. Sprinkle garam masala. Stir well. Garnish with coriander leaves. Serve hot with steamed Rice.