Ranith Gada (Fish Curry)

Serves 6-8

Ingredients :

• Fish - 2kg 
• Mustard oil - 2cups
• Red chilli powder - 1tbs
• Ginger powder - 2tsp
• Turmeric - 1tsp
• Aniseed powder - 1tsp 
• Cloves - 3nos 
• Asafoetida - a pinch
• Garam masala - 1tbs
• Cumin seeds - 1tsp
• Salt - to taste

Method of Preparation :

Clean and scrape out the fish nicely. Cut each fish into 3 pieces.

Fry the fish pieces in oil till golden brown. Keep aside.

Take a vessel and pour 1litre water, all the ingredients except garam masala and the oil left after frying the fish. Stir well and bring to a boil. Add fried fish pieces and cook on medium heat till the gravy thickens and oil separates. Sprinkle garam masala. Stir well and remove from fire. Serve with rice.