Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   6      fillets       or steaks of any firm fish
   1                    onion oil for shallow frying
   2      tablespoons   balchao paste
                        masala mix :-
  20                    dry Kashmiri chiles
   5                    peppercorns
  10      cloves        garlic
     1/2  teaspoon      turmeric -- ground
   3                    cloves
   1      1 1/2 inch    cinnamon bark
   1      teaspoon      coriander seeds
     1/4  teaspoon      cumin seeds

Preparation:

Grind together the masala mix in enough vinegar to give a thick paste. Fry the onions until brown, add the masala and fry for about 5 minutes over a low heat. Add the balchao and continue to cook. In a separate pan fry the fish slightly. Add the masala/onion mixture to the fish, adding a little water if the paste is too thick. Simmer until the fish is cooked. Serve with plain boiled rice.