Doi Maach

INGREDIENTS:

Salmon or Rohu Steaks: 6
Turmeric Powder: 1 tablespoon
Red Chili Powder: 1 tablespoon
Onion: One large, sliced
Tomato: One medium, diced
Cinnamon: One stick, 1/2 inch long
Garlic Paste: One tablespoon
Ginger Paste: One tablespoon
Plain Yogurt: One cup
Green Chili: 4, slit
Garam Masala: 3/4 tablespoon
Oil
Salt and sugar to taste

PROCEDURE:

Wash the fish steaks in running water, drain and set aside. Add 3/4 tablespoon each of the turmeric powder and red chili powder, as well as salt. Coat the fish thoroughly and keep for 15 minutes. Heat oil in a frying pan and add the marinated fish pieces. Fry till the steaks are a medium brown. Set the fried fish on absorbent paper and keep aside. In the same oil, add the stick of cinnamon. followed by the sliced onions. Fry till the latter are translucent. Add the diced tomatoes, green chilis, garlic paste and ginger paste. Fry till the tomatoes have melted and the ginger and garlic pastes are fried. Add the remaining turmeric and red chili powder, and salt and sugar to taste. Whisk the yogurt and pour it in, followed by 1/2 cup water. Stir thoroughly and lower the heat. Add the fish steaks and simmer till desired consistency is attained. Keep turning over the fish pieces from time to time, so that they are thoroughly coated with the gravy. Garnish with garam masala and serve with steamed rice.