Method
- Clean, wash and cut the fish into medium sized pieces.
- Apply some salt to the fish pieces and keep aside for 15-20 minutes.
- Grind the mustard seeds and green chillies to a fine paste, adding very little water while grinding it.
- Add mustard oil, yoghurt and a dash of salt to the mustard and green chilli paste. Mix well.
- Coat the fish pieces with the mustard paste.
- Place the fish in a microwave and cook for 5-7 minutes.
- Remove and check whether done or keep for a couple of minutes more.
- Serve hot with steamed rice.
P.S: Do not add any water while cooking the fish. You can also steam the fish on gas.
To Steam the Fish on Gas:
- Place the fish in a closed container.
- In a heavy bottomed vessel, put about two glasses of water.
- Keep a medium sized bowl with little water in the centre of the vessel.
- Rest the container with the fish on the bowl.
- Make sure that the container is above the water level in the vessel.
- Cover the vessel with a lid and cook for about 10 minutes till the fish is done.