Muri Ghonto

Ingredients:

1. Moong Dal - 1½ cups
2. The head of any large fish (preferably rui/rohu) - 1
3. Onion (chopped) - 1 cup
4. Fried cumin powder - 1 teaspoon
5. Coriander powder - 1 teaspoon
6. Turmeric powder - ½ teaspoon
7. Chilli powder - 1 tablespoon
8. Ginger paste - 1 tablespoon
9. Garlic paste - 1 teaspoon
10. Bay leaf - 1
11. Vegetables oil - 5 tablespoon
12. Salt to taste
13. Garam masala a pinch

 Method:

1. First roast moong dal on slow heat until it golden brown.
2. Soak in water 10 minutes. Then drain the water.
3. Then drain the water.
4. Clean the head
5. Take 1 teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon turmeric and rub with the head.
6. Heat a deep pan on medium high and take 2 tablespoon oil.
7. Fry the head each side.
8. Take out the head and add rest of oil in same pan.
9. Add onion and Fry onion until it becomes soft.
10. Add bay leaves, ginger paste, garlic paste, chilli powder, turmeric, coriander powder and Garam masala
11. Fry spices until oil comes out. Add 2 tablespoon water and cook 2 minutes.
12. Add the moong dal and fry 3 minutes and add 6 cups of water and salt.
13. Bring to boil and add the fish head and break it little.
14. Simmer on low heat till moong dal is cooked.
15. Add fried cumin and Serve with rice.