Oriya Fish Curry (Machha Tarakari)

Ingredients:

* 500gms fish (Preferably fresh water fish like Rohu, Catla, Hilsa. But you can use any other fish you like.)
* Oil for deep frying the fish
* 3 tsp cooking oil for curry preparation
* 1 tsp coriander seeds
* 1 tsp cumin seeds
* 1 tsp poppy seeds
* 2 large onions
* 4 garlic cloves
* 2 green chilies
* 1 large tomato
* Coriander leaves
* 1 tsp turmeric powder
* Salt to taste

Method:

* Grind coriander seeds, cumin seeds, poppy seeds, garlic and 1 onion in quarter cup of water to make a fine paste of spices. You might have to soak it for 10 minutes for better result.
* Cut the fish into big pieces and wash them properly in water.
* Add salt and turmeric powder to it and mix it well and keep aside for 10 minutes to marinate.
* Chop the onions
* Heat oil in a pan and deep fry the pieces of fish till they are brown. Remember not to over-fry them. Keep them aside.
* In a pan take 3 tsp of cooking oil
* Add chopped onions and sauté them till golden brown.
* Add the spices paste into to it. Lower the flame and sauté it for 4-5 mins till the spices are nicely brown.
* Add long slit green chilies.
* Add salt and turmeric powder.
* Add 2 cups water to it and stir well to mix the spices. (You can add water according to your preference of thickness of gravy)
* Cover the lid of the pan and leave it for 2-3 minutes till the water starts to boil.
* Add the pieces of fried fish into it.
* Let it boil for 2 minutes.
* Add a large tomato roughly cut to add some tangy flavor.
* Let it boil for 3 more minutes with the lid on.
* Garnish with some coriander leaves.

Now serve it hot with steamed rice.