Muri Ghonta

INGREDIENTS

• 2 Rohu/Catla fish head (Cut in half)
• 1 Potato (Diced)
• Turmeric, Cumin, Coriander, Garam masala and Red chilly powder (1 tsp each)
• 2 tsp uncooked Rice (Soaked)
• Half tsp Cumin seeds
• 2 Onions
• 2 Bay leaves (Tej pat)
• Half tsp Sugar
• Mustard Oil and Salt

METHOD

• Heat Mustard oil
• Fry the Potato and keep aside
• Add Turmeric powder to the Fish head, mix and fry, keep aside
• In the same oil add Cumin seeds
• When the spluttering stops add Onion, Bay leaf, all the Masalas and the soaked Rice
• Fry till golden brown
• Add the fried Fish head and break with the ladle
• Add Water and the fried Potatoes and Salt, cover
• When the water starts to boil, add Sugar and cover again
• The dish is done when the Rice is cooked and the Water evaporates completely.