Malabar Fish Curry/Fish Curry with Coconut

 

Fish (any type) - 1/4kg(5-6 pieces)

Turmeric powder - 1/4tsp

Chilli powder - 2tsp

Ginger(Chopped) - 1tsp

Tomato - 1,medium

Tamarind - a small piece, soaked in water

shallot - 3(optional)

Curry leaves - 2strands

Coconut oil - 1tsp

For Grinding

Grated Coconut - 3/4 to 1cup

Cumin seeds - 1/4tsp

Turmeric powder - 1/4tsp

Method:

1 Marinate the fish with turmeric,chilli powder and salt for 30 minutes.

2 Grind together coconut,cumin and turmeric powder with little water to smooth paste.

3 Heat a clay pot and add ginger,shallot, sliced tomato and the ground coconut paste.

4 Add  water and boil it.

5 Add the marinated fish.cover and cook it on low flame till the fish pieces are done and the gravy becomes thick.

6 Add 2tbsp of tamarind water and boil  it.Adjust the salt.

7 Switch off the stove.Add curry leaves and pour 1tsp of coconut oil on top of it.

8 Serve with rice.