Pura Maach Recipe | Authentic Assamese Grilled Fish

Ingredients

• 1 lb fresh river fish (such as catfish or tilapia), cleaned and cut into steaks
• 2 tbsp mustard oil
• 1/2 tsp fenugreek seeds
• 1/2 tsp nigella seeds
• 1 medium red onion, finely sliced
• 2 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
• 2 green chilies, slit
• 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
• 1/2 tsp Kashmiri red chili powder
• 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
• 1/2 cup ripe tomato, finely chopped
• 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped (plus extra for garnish)
• 1/2 cup fresh dill, chopped
• 1 tbsp lime juice
• Salt, to taste
• Banana leaves (for wrapping, optional but traditional)