KERALA FISH CURRY / MEEN CURRY

Ingredients

1. Fish-1 kg
2. Kashmiri Chili powder-2 1/2 tbspn
3. Turmeric powder-1/2 tsp
4. Coriander powder-1tbsp
5. cumin/jeerakam powder-1 pinch
6. Mustard seeds-1 tsp
7. Fenugreek seeds/uluva- 1/2 tsp
8. Shallots/chumannulli chopped-10 nos
9. Ginger and garlic-crushed- 1 tbsp
10. kokum/kudampuli(soaked in 1 cup water)-4 nos
11. Curry leaves-2 sprigs
12. Salt to taste
13. Water
14. Oil

Method

• Mix  together chili powder, turmeric powder, coriander powder  cumin powder and water , grind to form a smooth paste.Set aside.
• Heat oil in a pan/manchatti  and add mustard seeds and let it splutter,add fenugreek seeds,1 sprig curry leaves ,chopped shallots and ginger garlic.
• cook till the shallots turn golden  brown in colour.
• Reduce the flame to low.Now add the paste and saute till the oil separates.
• Add 2 cup water(more if required),Kokum/kudampuli pieces ,one sprig of curryleaves and salt to taste.
• Mix well,cover the pan and let it boil.
• Add the fish pieces and cook on a medium heat  till the fish is cooked.
• Uncover and simmer till the gravy is thick.

Sending this recipe to kerala kitchen event june 2011 hosted by Rose of  magpies recipes.