Malabar Fish Curry (Fish Aanam)

Malabar Fish Curry(Fish Aanam)

Preparation time:        15 minutes                              TYPE: NON VEG

Cook time: 10 min

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INGREDIENTS:

250gm. king fish

5tbsp. coconut oil

¼ tsp.fenugreek powder

2 strings curry leaves

5 shallots chopped

1 large onion chopped

1tsp. ginger garlic paste

2 green chillies (slit)

1 tomato chopped

11tbsp. kashmiri chilli powder

1 tbsp. coriander powder

¼ tsp. turmeric powder

2 tbs. tamarind pulp

For the paste:

1 cup grated coconut

2 shallots chopped

1 string curry leaves

½ tsp. fennel seed powder

1 tsp. coconut oil

Roast the above ingredients, grind well. Add sufficient water, and grind to a smooth paste.

Preparation:

Heat oil in a mud pot, fry the chopped shallots, curry leaves, chopped onion and sauté till the onion turns light brown in colour. Add green chillies, ginger garlic paste, and sauté for two minutes. Add chilli powder, coriander powder, turmeric powder, salt, chopped tomato and sauté well. Next add tamarind pulp and enough water. Bring to a boil in full flame for 4-5 minutes. Reduce the heat, add the fish and cook on a slow fire. Add the ground paste,cook till oil clears on top. Serve with rice or roti.