Ingredients

• 1/2 kg fish - shark or catfish
• 1 - onion chopped fine
• 12 - dried red chillies
• 1/4 tsp - cumin seeds
• 4 - black pepper corns
• 5-6 cloves garlic
• 1/2 piece - ginger
• 1/2 tsp - turmeric powder
• Tamarind. Dissolve a piece of tamarind in half a cup of water
• 3 tbsp oil

How to Make Ambot Tik

• Cut the fish into medium pieces, rub salt and set aside.
• Grind all the other ingredients except the onion, with a little water and make a paste.
• Fry the onion until brown.
• Add the masala and fry for a minute.
• Add 1 cup of water.
• Bring to boil then add fish.
• Cook on low heat until tender.
• Add a little salt and vinegar to taste.
• Serve with plain boiled rice.