Ambot Tik

You will need

½ kg fish preferably sardine, shark or catfish
10 dry red chillies
¼ tsp cumin seeds
4 peppercorns
¼ inch piece turmeric
4 flakes garlic
½ inch piece ginger
a small (marble size) tamarind
1 onion (sliced fine)
1 tomato (sliced fine)
2 tbsp oil
coriander to garnish

Method:

1. Clean and wash the fish. Cut into desired pieces, apply salt and keep aside.
   
2. In the meantime grind the above ingredients in a little water.
3. Fry the onion in oil till it turns brown.
   
4. Add the masala and fry a bit.
5. Add a cup of water, allow to boil and then add the fish pieces.
6. Cook till tender on slow fire. Add salt and vinegar if necessary.
7. Garnish with coriander leaves.