Til dia Maasor Aanja..... ( Fish in sesame seed paste gravy)

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Ingrediants:

• 10-12 pieces of River fish ( Rohu, Catla etc.)
• 4 tbsp Til bota (Sesame Seed Paste...Here I have used brown sesame seed paste)
• 1 cup of boiled potato cubes 
• 1 Large Onion (finally chopped)
• 1/2 tsp Ginger paste
• 1/2 tbsp garlic paste
• 1-2 Green Chilies 
• 1 tsp Cumin Powder
• 1/2 tsp Turmeric Powder
• 3-4 tsp mustard oil
• Salt to taste

Method:

• Clean and wash the fishes carefully. In a big bowl add salt and turmeric powder in the fishes and rub it with your hand.
• Heat mustard oil in a pan and fry the fishes for about 5-6 minutes. When it turns golden brown in color keep the fried fishes aside
• In the remaining oil of the pan add onion, green chilies, garlic and ginger paste. Cook till it turns brown.
• Add boiled potato cubes,cumin powder, turmeric powder and salt. Fry them for 5 minutes
• Add the sesame seed paste and 2 cups of hot water. 
• Add the fried Fish pieces .Cover and cook it till the gravy turn thick.
• Garnish with coriander leaves & serve with steamed rice