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500 grams fish fillets (any white fish like cod or tilapia)
500 grams fresh fenugreek leaves (methi), washed and chopped
2 large onions, finely chopped
2 tomatoes, finely chopped
30 ml refined oil
6 grams cumin seeds
15 grams ginger garlic paste
10 grams turmeric powder
6 grams red chili powder (adjust to taste)
6 grams coriander powder
5 grams garam masala
15 grams Salt
Fresh coriander leaves for garnish
Instructions:
1. **Prepare Methi Leaves:**
Wash the fresh fenugreek leaves thoroughly. Remove the leaves from the stems and chop them finely.
2. **Saute Fish:**
Heat oil in a pan. Add cumin seeds and let them splutter.
Add fish fillets and lightly fry them on both sides until they are golden brown. Remove them from the pan and set aside.
3. **Saute Onions:**
In the same pan, add chopped onions and sauté until they become golden brown.
4. **Add ginger garlic Paste:**
Add ginger garlic paste and sauté for a minute until the raw smell disappears.
5. **Add Tomatoes:**
Add chopped tomatoes and cook until they become soft and the oil separates.
6. **Spices:**
Add turmeric powder, red chili powder, coriander powder, and salt. Mix well and cook for a couple of minutes.
7. **Add Methi Leaves and Fish:**
Add the chopped fenugreek leaves (methi) and mix well with the masala.
Gently place the fried fish fillets back into the pan.
8. **Cook:**
Cover the pan and let it cook on low heat until the fish is cooked through and the methi leaves are tender. Be careful not to overcook the fish.
9. **Garam Masala and Garnish:**
Once the fish is cooked, sprinkle garam masala and garnish with fresh coriander leaves.
10. **Serve:**
Serve Methi Machchi hot with steamed rice or Indian bread.
Enjoy the delightful combination of fish and fenugreek leaves in this aromatic Methi Machchi curry!