Mustard Fish Fry

This dish is a quick and easy recipe which needs few minutes to prepare. Usually this is prepared using Rohu  Fish ( a fresh water fish ). But Tilapia or any carp is equally tasty and delicious.

• Difficulty: Medium
• Category: Fish, Non-Vegetarian
• Cuisine: Indian, Odia Special

Ingredients

• 8 stick Fish (I used Rohu Fish. Can be made with any freshwater fish)
• 4 tbsp Oil
• 3 tbsp Mustard Seeds
• 1 tbsp Cumin Seeds
• 1 tbsp Poppy Seeds
• 6 stick Garlic cloves
• 2 stick Dry Chilli
• 1/2 tsp Salt
• 1/4 tsp Turmeric powder
• 1/2 tsp Chilli powder
• 1/2 tsp Coriander powder

Instructions

1. Add 1/2 cup to mustard seeds, poppy seeds,cumin seeds and dry chilly . Keep it for 20 minutes
2. Add garlic cloves to the mustard, poppy, cumin seeds and dry chilly. Make a fine paste adding little water each time. Add salt,coriander powder, turmeric powder and chilli powder.
3. Add the fish pieces to the paste. Add 1tbsp oil and mix. Coat the fish properly.
4. In a pan, heat 2 tbsp oil . Add fish and fry in medium flame for 2 minutes . Do not over crowd the pan. Do not reduce the flame and do not flip.
5. Flip and cook for another 2 minutes till golden brown color. Take the pieces out. Add more oil and prepare the next batch.
6. Enjoy with plain rice and dal.