FISH CURRY (Awadhi Style)

• 500 gm fish pieces
• Few fenugreek seeds
• 2 tbsp. oil
• Oil to deep fry

For the Curry paste

• 1 small onion
• 3 medium sized tomatoes
• 1 tsp. ginger garlic paste
• 1 tsp. red chilli powder
• 1 tsp. coriander powder
• 1/2 tsp. turmeric powder
• 1/2 tsp. garam masala powder
• 1 tbsp. thick sour curd (optional)
• Salt to taste

For the marinade

• 1 tsp. white vinegar
• 1/2 tsp. garlic paste
• 1/2 tsp red chilli powder
• 1 tbsp. gram flour
• Salt to taste

• Mix all the ingredients for the marinade to the fish and let it marinate for 1/2 an hour.
• Heat oil in a wok to deep fry and fry fish pieces in small batches till crisp, keep aside.
• Put all the ingredinets for the curry paste in a food processor and make a fine paste.
• Heat 2 tbsp. oil add fenugreek seeds, saute for 10-15 seconds.
• Add the curry paste and cook till oil floats on top.
• Gently add the fish pieces to the gravy. Add 1/2 cup of water to adjust the thickness of gravy.
• Cook for 2 minutes.
• Garnish with coriander leaves and serve with rice.