– Begin by cleaning the khoka ilish fish thoroughly under running water until it is clean and free from any impurities – Sprinkle some salt and turmeric powder over the fish and gently rub it all over. Set the marinated fish aside..
– Take 2 tablespoons of mustard seeds and wash them before use. – In a grinder, combine the washed mustard seeds, raw cumin seeds, ginger, ajwain, garlic, 1/2 tablespoon raw geera and dry chilies,1 bay leave. Add a pinch of salt and grind all the ingredients together until you get a fine paste.
– Mix this masala paste with the marinated fish along with an additional teaspoon of turmeric powder and salt to taste. Ensure the fish is coated evenly with the masala.
– In a cooking pan, heat some mustard oil over medium heat. – Add a bay leaf, a dry chili, and a teaspoon of kalonji seeds to the heated oil.
– Next, add the chopped onions and fry them until they turn golden brown.
– Add the tomatoes and fry them for a minute until they soften.
– Carefully place the marinated fish in the pan and add the green chilies.
– Add a small amount of water (not too much) to create some gravy, add green chillies,do not stir the fish.
– Cover the pan and allow the fish to cook on low heat for about 7 to 10 minutes, ensuring the flavors are infused perfectly.
– Cover the pan and allow the fish to cook on low heat for about 7 to 10 minutes, ensuring the flavors are infused perfectly.
– Finally, add the chopped coriander leaves to garnish the dish.