Raw Mango Fish Curry (Rui Machher)

Ingredients:

1. 3-5 pieces of rohu fish (rui mach)
2. 1/2 cup chopped tomatoes
3. 1 raw mango, thinly sliced
4. 1 teaspoon garlic paste
5. 1 teaspoon ginger paste
6. 2 teaspoons onion paste
7. 1/2 teaspoon cumin powder or ground cumin
8. 1/2 teaspoon garam masala powder
9. 2/3 pieces of cinnamon, cardamom, and bay leaf
10. 1/3 teaspoon cumin seeds
11. Salt to taste
12. 4 tablespoons oil
13. 5-6 green chilies
14. A small amount of sugar
15. 2 tablespoons chopped coriander leaves

Instructions:

1. Wash the fish pieces thoroughly and marinate them with 1 teaspoon turmeric powder, 1/2 teaspoon red chili powder, and a little salt.
2. Heat oil in a pan and lightly fry the fish pieces. Once fried, remove them and set aside.
3. In the same pan, add the cinnamon, cardamom, bay leaf, and cumin seeds. Fry until they release a nice aroma.
4. Then add the onion paste and cook until it turns golden brown. Add the remaining spices – ginger paste, garlic paste, cumin powder, garam masala powder, and salt. Stir well.
5. Add the chopped tomatoes and cook until they are softened.
6. Once the tomatoes are cooked, add water to create a gravy consistency.
7. Add the raw mango slices and green chilies. Cover and cook until the mangoes are tender.
8. Finally, add the fried fish pieces to the gravy and cook for a few more minutes.
9. Adjust the seasoning if needed and sprinkle some sugar to balance the flavors.
10. Garnish with chopped coriander leaves.
11. Serve hot with steamed rice. Enjoy your delicious raw mango fish curry!