Fish Dopeaja

Ingredients

• 1 cup fish (preferably small, cut into small pieces)
• ½ cup sliced onions
• 1 tsp chilli powder/paste (red)
• 1 tsp turmeric powder/paste
• 2 tbsp onion paste
• ⅛ tsp ginger paste
• ¼ tsp pepper paste
• shredded dhania leaves (cilantro) to taste
• 2 tbsp green onion
• ⅓ cup oil
• 1 tsp salt
• 2 medium tomato (tomatoe for republicans)

Directions

1. Works best with small fish. Out here in the land of non-Bangladeshi fish, try shrimp or any fresh-water fish cut into very small pieces.
2. After heating the oil add all the powder/paste spices and fry for a couple of minutes.
3. You might add a little bit of water if you are using powders only.
4. Make sure you don't burn the spices.
5. (include the onion pastes).
6. Add the shredded onions and the fish.
7. Add ½ cup of water and the salt.
8. Cover the dish and medium-hi heat.
9. When the water has almost evaporated, add tomatoes, cilantro, and the onion leaves.
10. Heat under low-medium heat till the oil starts to float.