Ou Tengar logot Bahu Maas

Catla Fish with Elephant Apple
(Bahu Maas is also known as Dhekera and Bhakua in Assamese)

INGREDIENTS

• Catla Fish - 4-5 pieces
• Elephant Apple - 1 (Cut to 5-6 large pieces and remove the viscious 'Garlic' looking inside)
• Onion - 1
• Tomato - 3
• Bay Leaf (Tej Paat) - 2
• Green Chilly - 3-4
• Mustard Oil, Salt and Turmeric powder

PROCEDURE

• Rub Turmeric powder to the Fish pieces and shallow fry in Mustard Oil, keep aside
• Add Bay leaves and Onion to the same oil and fry till golden brown
• Add Tomato and Green chillies, fry till the Tomato starts to melt
• Add Turmeric powder, Salt and the Elephant Apple pieces. Stir fry for 3-4 minutes
• Add water and cover with a lid
• When the water starts to boil, add the Fish pieces
• Cover and cook on low flame until the gravy becomes thick
• Serve with Rice