Kerala Fish Curry

Kerala Fish Curry

Ingredients

Fish - 250 gm Kudampulli - 5 Piece Onions(big) - 1 (Sliced) Tomato(big) - 1(sliced) Curry leaves - A small bunch Red Chilly powder - 3 tsp Coriander powder - 1/2 tsp Turmeric powder - 1/4 tsp Fenugreek(Uluva) powder - 1/4 tsp Coconut oil - 2 tbsp Ginger - 1/2" piece chopped Garlic pods - 4 chopped Salt - As reqd Mustard seeds - A Pinch Fenugreek seeds(Uluva) - A pinch

Preparation Method

Clean the fish, drain and keep aside. Mix together the red chilly powder, coriander powder, turmeric powder, and fenugreek powder with little water, to make a smooth paste. Heat oil in a pan. Add mustard seeds and when they start spluttering, add fenugreek seeds followed by the sliced onions, ginger, garlic, tomatoes, curry leaves and the paste and fry till the oil separates. Add a tsp of vinegar Add tamarind and check the level of sourness. When the water starts boiling, add the fish pieces and salt. Add enough water to cover the pieces. Cook on a gentle heat. When the pieces are almost cooked, increase the heat and cook till the gravy thickens and the oil is visible. Serve fish curry with rice.