Yummy Omena(Silver Cyprinid) recipe

Name: Yummy Omena(Silver Cyprinid) recipe
Cuisine: Kenyan
Ingredients: Omena (worth Ksh.100),; Cooking oil,; Salt to taste,; 1 Onion red or white,; Enough tomatoes(diced),; Spices {Garam masala(½ tsp)+ paprika 1 tbsp},; Minced garlic (3 large cloves),; Fresh milk (¼ Cup),; Dhania/Cilantro,; Lemon juice (2 tbsp)

Esther Kelvins @Esther181

KENYA

Omena is a Kenyan most enjoyed meal by Lakeside or Coastal area. However, like any Kenyan meal, it has been cooked in most Kenyan homes. Here is a simple recipe for a mouthwatering Omena meal that does not 'smell';
#recipemarathon

Esther Kelvins @Esther181

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Ingredients

Omena (worth Ksh.100),
Cooking oil,
Salt to taste,
1Onion red or white,
Enough tomatoes(diced),
Spices {Garam masala(½ tsp)+ paprika 1 tbsp},
Minced garlic (3 large cloves),
Fresh milk (¼ Cup),
Dhania/Cilantro,
Lemon juice (2 tbsp)

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Steps

1

Carefully get rid of the dirty residues from the Omena and place them in a clean container.
2

Heat enough water and pour it into the omena container, add some salt, and let it sit for 2 min.
3

After 2 min, start cleaning them by pressing them using a skimmer. Scoop them using the same skimmer and transfer them to another bowl and rinse with hot water.
Repeat the process until they are well cleaned and allow them to dry for 5 min.
4

In a cooking pot, add in the onions, minced garlic, and ½tsp of salt. Fry them until they are golden brown.
5

Throw in the tomatoes together with the spices (garam masala, paprika) and continue frying until the tomatoes are well cooked.
6

At this point, add your omenas plus the coriander and stir them well for a while.
7

Add milk and let it simmer until almost all the milk has eveporated.
8

Switch off the fire and add the lemon juice. Give it a good stir and then serve it.
Enjoy 😋