Ingredients

• 500 g fish (preferably skinless and boneless), cut into 2" pieces (fish with skin and bones can also be used)
• 4 tbsp oil
• 1 large onion, chopped fine (1 cup)
• 2-3 green chillies
• 1/2 tsp garlic paste
• 1/2 tsp ginger paste
• 1/2 tsp haldi powder
• 1/2 tsp red chilli powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 3 medium tomatoes, chopped very fine (2.5 cups)
• 1/2 cup water
• 2 heated tsp corn flour
• Grind together:
• 1 tsp mustard seeds
• 1/2 tsp ajwain
• 1 tsp jeera
• For garnishing:
• Some pepper powder
• Some fresh coriander leaves

How to Make Shahi Machhi Patiala

• In a casserole, take oil. Add powdered mustard, jeera and ajwain. Microwave on high uncovered for 2 minutes.
• Add haldi, onion, ginger, garlic and green chillies. Mix well. Microwave on high uncovered for 4 minutes.
• Add red chilli powder, salt, tomatoes and half cup water.
• Microwave on high covered for 8 minutes.
• Mix and mash well with a spoon.
• Add corn flour dissolved in 2 tbsp water and fish pieces.
• Mix well. Microwave on high covered for 5 minutes. Let it for stand for 3-4 minutes.
• Serve hot garnished with fresh coriander and pepper powder.