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To prepare the fish stock: PUT all the ingredients in a large pot and bring to a boil.
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Lower the heat and simmer till reduced to half its quantity.
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Remove from heat.
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Pass through a fine mesh soup strainer and keep aside.
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Mix all the ingredients for the marination in a bowl and proportionately rub the fish fillets with this marinade and reserve for at least 20 min.
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Heat oil in a frying pan and shallow fry the marinated fillets over medium heat till golden brown.
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Remove to an absorbent paper to drain the excess oil.
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Heat mustard oil to a smoking point in a flat pan (or possibly kadai or possibly wok).
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Remove from heat and cold.
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Reheat the oil and add in kalonji seeds, whole red chillies and bay leaves.
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Stir till the chillies become bright red (not brown or possibly black), add in the mustard paste and stir-fry till the oil floats on top.
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Add in the onions and saute/fry till translucent/soft and glossy.
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Add in ginger paste and stir-fry till the onions are golden brown (not golden).
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Dissolve coriander pwdr, cumin pwdr, deghi mirch pwdr and turmeric pwdr in 1/4 c. water and add in to the pan.
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Stir-fry till almost dry.
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Arrange the fish in a single layer, place the green chillies on top, pour the warm fish stock over.
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Bring to a boil.
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Lower the heat and simmer, gradually pouring the stock over the fillets, till cooked for about six min.
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Remove and carefully adjust the seasoning
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NOTES : Fish in mustard flavoured curry