MEEN KUZHAMBU(FISH CURRY)

Meen kuzhambu (Fish curry)

Ingredients:

Fish – 1 whole (Cut in to thin slices) (Or) Small fishes 8 to 10 Pieces

Onion – 1

Tomato – 1

Cumin – ½ tsp

Peppercorns – 10

Turmeric – 1 tsp

Garlic – 5

Oil – 4 tsp

Fennel seeds – 1 tsp

Tamarind – 1 lemon size

Chili powder – 3 tsp

Seasoning:

Mustard seeds – 1 tsp

Urad dal – 1 tsp

Cumin – ½ tsp

Methi – 1 tsp (Fenu Greek)

Curry leaves – 1 sprig

Make paste:

½ Onion, tomato, garlic, peppercorns, cumin, and turmeric, make a fine paste.

Method:

1. Heat a big pan and add oil. Then add all the ingredients for the seasoning.

2. Let it splatter, and then add the onion Sauté for 2 mins.

3. Now add the paste and ½ cup of water and let it boil for 15 mins.

4. Extract the tamarind juice and filter it add the chili powder and set aside for 10 mins.

5. After the 15 mins add the tamarind mixture.

6. Let it boil and make it to a gravy consistency.

7. Now add the fish and cover with a lid and boil it exactly for 5 mins and turn the heat off.

8. Serve hot with rice.