Fish curry with okra

Main ingredient in this recipe is fish which contains omega 3 fatty acid and has lots of health benefits. They are excellent source of protein and low in fat. It is very healthy and tasty. You can try with your choice of fish. I used carp fish. It is an oily fresh water fish.

Serves: 3

Preparation time: 20 mins

Cooking Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

Carp Fish cut into horizontal pieces

1 tsp vegetable oil

1 tsp crushed mustard seeds

1 tsp garlic  paste

1 chopped onion

2 chopped tomatoes

1 cup chopped okra

Fresh 1 cup chopped cilantro

2 cups of water

1 tsp cumin powder

1 tsp turmeric powder

1 tsp salt 

Method:

First wash and drain fish fillets nicely. 

Take a bowl and add turmeric powder, cumin powder, garlic paste, crushed mustard seeds, salt and mix them. 

Add fish pieces and marinate them together. Keep aside for 2 hours. 

Heat  pan and add some oil. Add chopped onions and pinch of turmeric. 

Stir fry the onions till it turns golden brown.

Now add the marinated fish mixture. Cook for 5 minutes. Turn both sides of fish and cook well. 

Add chopped tomatoes and okra, cook until vegetables gets tender. 

Add 1 cup of water and mix well, make sure fishes and vegetables soak properly. 

Let it shimmer over the medium heat for 8 mins, covered.  

Turn off the heat and sprinkle chopped cilantro to garnish. 

Serve hot with steam rice.