Tilapia Macher Jhal

Tilapia Macher Jhal – Fish in Onion Gravy

Ingredients

• 1 whole tilapia, cut into 4 pieces
• 1 cup chopped onions
• 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
• ½ teaspoon chilli powder
• ¾ teaspoon cumin powder
• Salt to taste
• 1cup water
• 3 tablespoon of mustard oil
• 2 sprigs of coriander, finely chopped

Directions

• • Clean the fish well and mix with ½ tsp turmeric powder and salt
• • Heat about 2 tablespoon of oil in a thick skillet and fry the fish till it turns golden brown in color
• • Heat about a teaspoon of mustard oil in a wok and throw in the onions, fry till they turn translucent
• • Add all the spices, season with salt and pour in water
• • Cook covered till the gravy thickens
• • Add in the fried fishes and cook for about 2-3 mins more
• • Garnish with fresh chopped coriander leaves
• • Serve with warm white rice