Kasundi Shol Maach (Shol Fish With Kasundi)

Serves five to six people.

Ingredients:

• Shol maach - 7 to 8 pieces
• Onion paste - ½ cup
• Garlic paste - 1 tablespoon
• Kasundi (type of chili mustard relish) - 4 to 5 tablespoons
• Ground turmeric - 1 teaspoon
• Chili powder - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - 1 teaspoon
• Green chili - 3 to 4
• Mustard oil - 3/4 cup

Preparation:

• Clean and rinse the fish a few times with water and some salt.
• Marinate with a bit of turmeric, chili powder and salt.

• Heat oil in a pan and fry the fish pieces slightly.
• Keep aside.

• Use the heated oil to fry the onion paste for about 2 minutes.
• Add garlic paste, rest of the the turmeric, chili power, salt and 2 tablespoons of water.
• Cover over low heat for 2 to 3 minutes.

• Remove the lid and gently mix in the fish.
• Add ½ cup of water and green chili.
• Cover again over low heat.

• Stir in the kasundi after about 10 minutes.
• Keep covered.
• Turn off the heat and let it sit for another 10 minutes.
• Serve hot with rice.