Basa Fish Stew

Ingredients

• 300 g basa fillets, cubed
• 1 medium onion, sliced (120 g)
• 2 tomatoes, chopped (180 g)
• 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• 1 tsp coriander powder
• 1/2 tsp turmeric
• 1/2 tsp red chilli powder
• 1 tbsp oil
• 400 ml water

Preparation

1. Heat oil; crackle cumin, sauté onion until soft.
2. Add ginger-garlic paste; cook 1 minute.
3. Stir in tomatoes and dry spices; cook until pulpy.
4. Pour water, simmer 5 minutes for a light gravy.
5. Add basa cubes; simmer gently 8–10 minutes until just cooked.
6. Rest 2 minutes; serve hot as one bowl.