GETTING READY

1. In a bowl add the fish pieces, cayenne pepper powder, turmeric powder, and salt to taste. Mix the fish pieces with the spices so they all are well coated.

MAKING

2. In a pan pour vegetable oil. When the oil is hot add the pieces of marinated fish. Fry the fish pieces till they turn white. Remove from pan and set aside.

3. Wash, peel and cubes potato, marinade it with cayenne pepper powder, turmeric powder, and salt to taste. Fry the potatoes in the same oil in which the fish was fried.

For the Paste:

4. In a small bowl mix together cumin powder, coriander powder, with water to form a smooth paste.

For Curry:

5. In a kadai, heat mustard oil till it reaches smoking point. Add panch poran and let splutter.

6. Add green chili and pour spice paste into the hot pan and mix well.

7. Pour water to make the base even. Let it come to a boil and then add the fried potatoes. Let them boil and become soft.

8. Gently slide in fried fish slices and simmer for 2-3 minutes or until the fish is cooked.

9. Add sugar and salt to taste.

SERVING

10. Serve hot with rice and enjoy!