Chhoto maacher chochchori

Chhoto maach or small fish are very rich in nutrients. They are good for eyes as they are rich in Vitamin A, my mom used to tell. Well that's a separate story that I still wear glasses.

I got this frozen one in a Bangladeshi store named, "Mola". I never knew this variety and was not sure how to cook. They were headless and cleaned. So it was an easy venture. 

This is how I did it.

Ingredients:

Chhoto maach                   - 1 Lb

Onion                                  - 1 medium, sliced thinly

Green chilli                        - 5-6, sliced

Coriander leaves               - 2 Tbsp, chopped

Turmeric powder              - 1/2 tsp

Red Chilli powder             - 1/2 tsp

Mustard oil                        - 2 Tbsp

Salt                                      - to taste

Method:
1. Mix the fish with onion, green chilli, turmeric powder, red chilli powder, half the oil and salt. Mix well. Keep aside for 20 minutes.

2. Heat the remaining oil in a pan.
3. Add the fish mix.

4. Cook on medium flame for a few minutes. 
5. Put the heat at low and cover the pan with a lid and cook till the fish is cooked. (Sprinkle a bit water if the mix becomes too dry)
6. Add chopped coriander leaves.

7. Remove from pan and serve hot with plain rice.