Ingredients:

• Fresh smelts (small fish) – 1/2 lb cleaned
• Onions – 1 medium (chopped fine)
• Tomatoes – 1 small (chopped)
• Ginger garlic paste – 1 tsp
• Garlic – 3-4 cloves chopped finely
• Mustard seeds – 1/2 tsp
• Turmeric powder – 1/2 tsp
• Chilli powder – 2 tsp
• Coriander powder – 1/2 tsp
• Tamarind paste – 1/4 – 1/2 tsp
• Salt – to taste
• Oil – 4 tbsp
• Curry leaves – few

Method:

In a pan, heat oil, splutter mustard seeds and then add the onions and chopped garlic. Saute for a while. Then, add the curry leaves, ginger garlic paste? and saute. Then, add the tomatoes, turmeric powder, chilli powder, coriander powder and salt. Fry this mixture for a while maybe adding a little bit of water. When the oil is coming to the top, add the smelts and litte water. Mix well, cover and allow the smelts to cook. Once the water starts to evaporate and mixture slightly begins to thicken (oil will come out to the top), add the tamarind paste and some water and bring to a boil.

Miscellaneous:

• Tips: Serve hot with rice.
• Serves 4-5
• Cooking Time: 20 min
• Cuisine: Indian