Spicy Mustard Fish

Preparation Time 20 minutes

Cook Time 25 minutes

Serves 2 to 3

Ingredients

• King Fish Steak 2 to 3 (medium sized)

• Yellow Mustard Seeds 1/4 cup (soaked in water for about 10 minutes)

• Nigella Seeds 1/2 tsp

• Thai Green Chiles 4 to 5

• Chopped Cilantro 2 to 3 tbsp

• Mustard Oil 2 tbsp

• Turmeric Powder 1 tsp

• Red Chilli Powder 1/2 tsp

• Salt to taste

Method

1. Wash the King fish steak and rub some red chili powder, turmeric powder and salt mixture.

2. In a skillet, heat 1 tbsp of mustard oil and sear the fish for about 2 minutes on each side. Keep it aside in a flat dish.

3. Strain the soaked mustard seeds. In a spice grinder or magic bullet, grind the mustard seeds with green chilies and a pinch of salt, to a smooth paste. Add some water if needed.

4. Add the remaining oil in the skillet and splatter the nigella seeds. Add the mustard seed paste. Cook for about 3 to 4 minutes.

5. In a small bowl, mix the remaining turmeric powder, red chili powder and salt with about 2 to 3 tbsp of water.

6. Add this spiced liquid to the skillet and mix. At this time add the steaks and cover the skillet with a lid. Cook for about ten minutes or until the fish is cooked, over low heat.

7. Uncover the skillet, and let it cook for another 5 to 7 minutes, until the gravy thickens. Garnish with chopped cilantro.

8. Enjoy the fish with fresh steamed basmati rice.