Odisha Macha Tarkari Odia Fish Potato Tomato Everyday Curry

Method

1. 1

   Marinate fish with a pinch of turmeric and salt for 10 minutes.

2. 2

   Heat 2 tbsp mustard oil to smoking. Fry fish pieces 2 minutes per side until golden. Remove.

3. 3

   In the same oil add panch phoron — all five seeds sizzle together.

4. 4

   Add finely chopped onion. Cook 8 minutes until golden.

5. 5

   Add ginger-garlic paste. Cook 2 minutes. Add finely chopped tomatoes.

6. 6

   Cook 7 minutes until soft and oil separates.

7. 7

   Add turmeric, coriander powder, red chilli powder and salt. Cook 2 minutes.

8. 8

   Add potato cubes. Toss to coat. Add 1/2 cup water. Bring to a simmer.

9. 9

   Add fried fish. Simmer covered on medium for 10 to 12 minutes until potatoes are tender and fish is cooked through.

10. 10

    Garnish with fresh coriander. Serve with steamed rice.