Morola Fish Tok(মোরোলা মাছের টক)

 ### Morola Fish Tok (Tangy Morola Fish) Recipe

**Ingredients:**

- **Morola fish** – 250 grams (small fish, cleaned)

- **Tamarind pulp** – 2 tablespoons

- **Mustard seeds** – 1 teaspoon

- **Dry red chili** – 2-3 (as per taste)

- **Green chili** – 2 (slit)

- **Turmeric powder** – ½ teaspoon

- **Salt** – to taste

- **Sugar** – 1 teaspoon

- **Mustard oil** – 2 tablespoons

- **Water** – 1 cup (for making the tangy sauce)

**Instructions:**

1. **Prepare the tamarind pulp**: 

   - Soak tamarind in warm water for 15 minutes. After it softens, extract the pulp and set aside.

2. **Fry the fish**: 

   - Clean the morola fish thoroughly. Pat dry them to remove excess moisture.

   - Heat mustard oil in a pan until it smokes. Lower the heat and fry the fish until crispy and golden. Remove from the pan and set aside.

3. **Tempering the spices**:

   - In the same pan, add a little more oil if necessary. Add mustard seeds and dry red chilies. Let them splutter.

   - Add slit green chilies and stir for a few seconds.

4. **Making the tangy sauce**:

   - Add turmeric powder, salt, and tamarind pulp to the pan. Stir well.

   - Add a cup of water and bring it to a boil.

   - Once the water starts to boil, add the sugar to balance the tanginess. Adjust salt and sugar as per taste.

5. **Cooking the fish**:

   - Add the fried morola fish to the boiling tamarind water. Let it simmer for 5-7 minutes, allowing the fish to absorb the tangy flavor.

   - Turn off the heat once the sauce thickens slightly.

6. **Serve**:

   - Morola Fish Tok is ready. Serve it hot with steamed rice.

This dish is a tangy and spicy preparation, perfect for those who enjoy bold flavors!