Ingredients used in Fish Curry |
• Salt - to taste. |
• Coriander leaves (chopped for garnishing) - 1 bunch. |
• Oil (amount is based on your preferences) - 6 tablespoons. |
• Tomatoes (chopped) - 2 numbers. |
• Tamarind (golf ball size, soaked in hot water and extracted) - 1 piece. |
• Unsweetened coconut powder - 4 tablespoons. |
• Curry leaves - 1 springs. |
• Coriander poweder - 3 teaspoons. |
• Turmeric - 1/2 tea spoon. |
• Chilli powder (to taste) - 1 tea spoon. |
• Paprika powder - 1 tea spoon. |
• Ginger/garlic paste - 2 teaspoons. |
• Fenugreek powder - 3/4 tea spoon. |
• Mustard, fenugreek seeds, urad dal (each) - 1/2 tea spoon. |
• Green chillies (slit and halved) - 6 numbers. |
• Ginger (finely chopped) - 1/2 tea spoon. |
• Garlic pods (sliced lengthwise) - 6 piece. |
• Onion (thinly sliced) - 1 big. |
• Basa fillet (in packets) - 1 bag. |
Method: |
Marinating Fish:
- Slice the fillet and place in a bowl.
- Add the green chillies, sliced garlic, ginger, a bit of salt.
- Add the tamarind extract (medium consistency). Mix well and set it aside for 1/2 to 1 hour.
Method:
- Heat oil in a vessel, add mustard, fenugreek seed and urad dal and fry.
- Add curry leaves and fry. Add fenugreek powder and fry a bit. Add onions, a pinch of salt and fry till golden brown in colour.
- Add ginger and garlic paste and fry for a minute. Add a bit of water.
- Add turmeric powder, coriander, paprika and chilli powders and fry.
- Add tomatoes, reduce heat, add a bit of water and fry till tomatoes are fully cooked.
- Add coconut powder, mix well and cook for a few minutes.
- Add some of the marinades from the fish and continue to cook for about 5 mins.
- Add the marinated fish and the contents of the bowl. Reduce heat, check for salt and cook till fish is done.
- Garnish with coriander leaves, stir once and turn off the heat.
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