Fish in Mustard Oil

Wash and drain 6 pieces of koi fish.

Marinate the fish with 1/2 tsp turmeric powder, salt (to taste), and a little mustard oil for 5 minutes.

Soak 3 tsp cumin seeds, 6 dried red chilies, and hot water for 10 minutes. Blend into a paste.

Heat a frying pan and add 4 tbsp mustard oil. Fry the marinated fish until cooked.

Remove the fried fish from the pan and set aside.

In the same oil, add 1/2 tsp kalonji and fry briefly. Then add the blended paste, 2 tsp ginger-garlic paste, 1/2 tsp turmeric powder, and salt (to taste). Cook the spices, stirring and adding hot water as needed.

Once the gravy thickens and the oil separates, remove from heat. Tel Koi is now ready.

Serve with hot rice