Spiced Grilled Catla (Indian Carp) Fish Curry

Carp fishes are rich in nutrition and is an extremely popular fish as it is beneficial for health and fitness and is the go-to fish both in Europe and Asia. It's tasty family of fishes may include Rohu, Salmon, Catla and more. Not only does it provide high levels of proteins, it also supplies essential aminoacids, minerals, vitamin A and vitamin D.Meat of this fish is rich in zinc, which boosts the immune system and slows the aging process as well. It also contains a lot of sulfur that is helpful to cartilage, skin, hair, nails, assimilation of nutrients.All Carp fish can be used for good health and longevity.

Being the peak of summer, I did not want to make this fish too spicy. So I used alternate spices as I am not too fond of fish being too bland. Yes you guessed it right I am an anti-sushi fan! Well it is not like I have not tried sushi but without sounding too gross, let's say the Sushi didn't want to stay down after consumption. I tried it twice and both times resulted in the same :-S

To make this tasty curry,

You need:

• 1.5 kgs of catla, filletted, skinned and cut into medium pieces
• 5-6 cloves of garlic, crushed and diced
• 1" pc of ginger, paste
• 2 green chilis, slit lengthwise
• 2 tbsp of salt
• 2 tsp of pepper
• 1 tsp mustard seeds
• 1 spring curry leaves, diced
• 1 tbsp coriander powder
• 1/2 tbsp chili powder (you can add upto 1-2 tbsp)
• 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
• 11/2 tbsp garam masala
• 1 ball of tamarind paste
• 6-8 small red onions, crushed
• 1 tbsp cooking oil

The Make
Serves 4-6 adults | Preparation time: 10 minutes | Cooking Time: 20-25  minutes

1. Marinate the clean and diced fish with 1 tbsp of ginger-garlic paste, pepper, 1 tbsp salt, turmeric, garam masala for about 10 minutes (or more if desired). Layer the fish pieces on a grill tray for about 5-10 minutes on medium heat. This will half grill the fish. Set aside.

2. While the fish is grilling, heat the oil in a clay pot or non-stick deep-bottomed skillet and splutter the mustard seeds. Add the curry leaves, onions and green chilies. Saute for about a minute.

3. Lower the heat to medium-low and add the remaining garlic and ginger and saute for about a minute.

4. Next add the remaining garam masala and salt, coriander powder and chili powder and saute for another minute.

5. Add the tamarind paste and 2 cups of warm water. Bring to boil.

6. Lower the heat and add the grilled fish pieces. Cover and allow to cook for about 10 minutes.

Serve hot over rice or tapioca or your favourite flatbread. Enjoy! Bon Appetit!