Paleng, Modhuxulengor logot Maas

Fish with Spinach and Persicaria perfoliata

INGREDIENTS

• Fish- 5 medium pieces (I've used Rohu fish)
• Spinach (Paleng)- 50-70 leaves
• Modhuxuleng* (Persicaria perfoliata)- 1/3rd of Spinach
• Tomato-1
• Onion-1
• Potato, Green Peas, Raddish etc. (Optional)
• Mustard Oil, Turmeric Powder, Salt and Paas-Phooron

METHOD

• Heat Oil
  
• Rub the Fish pieces with Turmeric powder and a little salt and shallow fry them. Keep aside
• Add a little Paas-phooron to the same oil
• After the Paas-phooron stops spluttering add Onion, fry till golden brown
• Add Turmeric powder and Salt, mix
• Add Tomato and stir for sometime
• Add Spinach, Modhuxuleng and all other vegetables, mix well
• Cover with a lid and cook for 3-4 minutes
• Add Water and cover again
• When the water starts to boil, add the fish pieces
• Cover and cook on low flame until done
• Serve with Rice