Mustard Fish

Directions

1. 1
   Marinate fish pieces with 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder and a little salt and keep it aside.
2. 2
   Grind together 2 tablespoon black mustard seeds, 5 green chillies and salt with a little water till you get a smooth paste and keep it aside.
3. 3
   Heat 5 tablespoon mustard oil in a frying pan till smoking point and add the fish.
4. 4
   Fry the pieces of fish, few at a time till both sides are just done.
5. 5
   Drain the oil and keep aside.
6. 6
   To the remaining oil add nigella seeds and the three green chillies slit halfway.
7. 7
   When the seeds splutter, add the ground paste.
8. 8
   Fry for a minute, then add 1 cup of water and mix.
9. 9
   When the gravy boils add the fish pieces to it and cook, covered ,for a minute or two till the gravy thickens and the fish is cooked through.
10. 10
    Transfer to a serving dish and serve hot with plain boiled white rice.