Kechki Maacher Chochori (Minnow Fish Chochori)

Serves four people.

Ingredients:

• Kechki maach (Minnow fish) - 250 gm
• Chopped onion - 6 tablespoons
• Garlic paste - 1 teaspoon
• Ground turmeric - ½ teaspoon
• Green chili - 3 to 4
• Chopped coriander - 2 tablespoon
• Fried cumin powder - ½ teaspoon
• Salt - ½ teaspoon
• Oil - ¼ cup

Preparation:

• Clean the fish carefully in water. Rinse and drain properly.

• Fry a little bit of oil in a pan, and dry the fish over very low heat. This will keep the fish intact and retain its fresh look.
  

• In another pan, brown onion in heated oil.
• Add garlic, turmeric, salt and some water. Mix thoroughly.
• Add the fish and chili.

• Once the fish start to dry up and become flaky, add fried cumin powder and coriander.
• Wait for a few more minutes to let the oil separate out, and serve.