Kashmiri Fish curry

Ingredients :

• 1lb  Fish
• 2 tsp red chilli powder
• 1/4 tsp Turmeric powder
• ½ tsp ginger powder
• ½ tsp fennel powder
• 1/4 fenugreek powder
• 1/2 dhania powder
• Pinch asafoetida
• 2 Cloves
• oil for cooking and frying
• salt to taste.

Method :

1. Wash and clean the fish pieces make sure to remove scales completely on the skin of fish.
2. Heat oil in a pan and deep fry 2 -3 pieces of fish at a time till golden brown.
3. Repeat the same procedure till all frying is done.
4. Take 3 tbsp.of left over oil from frying in a pan.
5. Add chilli powder,asafoetida,turmeric,fennel powder,ginger powder,salt,dhania powder,fenugreek powder and little water. Saute at low heat.
6. Add two cups of water  to chilli mixture in a pan.
7. Add fried fish to spicy chilli mixture.
8. Cover the pan and allow it to boil for 15 minutes.
9. Simmer for 20 minutes with occasional checking the water consistency.
10. You may add more water if needed. Do not stir as fish can break. Fish breaks easily when hot.
11. Fish is ready when you see thick gravy with little water.
12. Serve hot with white rice