Mustard Fish

1. 1

   Marinate fish pieces with 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder and a little salt and keep it aside.

2. 2

   Grind together 2 tablespoon black mustard seeds, 5 green chillies and salt with a little water till you get a smooth paste and keep it aside.

3. 3

   Heat 5 tablespoon mustard oil in a frying pan till smoking point and add the fish.

4. 4

   Fry the pieces of fish, few at a time till both sides are just done.

5. 5

   Drain the oil and keep aside.

6. 6

   To the remaining oil add nigella seeds and the three green chillies slit halfway.

7. 7

   When the seeds splutter, add the ground paste.

8. 8

   Fry for a minute, then add 1 cup of water and mix.

9. 9

   When the gravy boils add the fish pieces to it and cook, covered ,for a minute or two till the gravy thickens and the fish is cooked through.

10. 10

    Transfer to a serving dish and serve hot with plain boiled white rice.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.