Catla Fish Curry

Ingredients:

• 1.5 lb catla fish
• 1 onion
• 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
• 6 oz tomato paste
• 1 tsp turmeric powder
• 1/2 tsp red chilli powder
• 1 tsp cumin powder
• 1 tsp coriander powder
• 1 tsp garam masala powder
• 1/2 tsp black pepper powder
• 5-6 tbsp vegetable oil
• salt to taste
• fresh cilantro for garnish

Directions:

• Cut and clean well the fish. Marinate with salt and turmeric powder. Set aside for about 30 min.
• Heat the oil in a non-stick pan, add the fish and fry both side until turns golden color then set aside.
• Add to oil very finely chopped onion  and fry for a few minutes or until soft then add ginger-garlic pasteand fry until raw smell goes.
• Add tomato paste and fry for 1 minute then add chilli powder, cumin powder, coriander powder, garam masala and pepper and stir well the mixture. Add salt  per your taste and 1 - 1/2 cup of water to make a gravy. Now put the fish in gravy, cover with a  lid and cook for 15- 20 minutes or until the gravy becomes thick.

• Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve hot with rice.