Chilly Fish Curry
A deeply satisfying chilly fish curry simmered slowly with freshly ground spices and coconut. The kind of gravy that thickens as it rests and rewards patience with layered, rounded flavour.
Ingredientsfor 4 servings
- 2 Lb Any fish Salmon, Tilapia, Kingfish etc
- 6 nos Green chillies
- 8 nos Small onions (Kunjulli)
- 1 piece Ginger
- 2 sprig Curry leaves
- 3 small Tamarind (Puli)
- 2 tsp Red chilly powder
- 1/4 tsp Turmeric powder
- 1/2 cup Oil
- 2 tsp Coconut oil
- Salt, to taste
Preparation
Step 1
Cut and clean salmon pieces.
Step 2
Set a pan over medium heat and pour in the oil.
Step 3
Add curry leaves, ginger, small onions, sliced chillies and cook until golden brown.
Step 4
Add turmeric powder, red chilly powder and salt.
Step 5
Add a little water and allow it to boil.
Step 6
When it boils, add tamarind and boil further.
Step 7
Add fish pieces.
Step 8
Close the pan with a lid and when the fish is cooked, remove from fire.
Step 9
Top it with a tsp of coconut oil. :- This tastes even greater if prepared in clay pot.
Step 10
Add more chilly powder to suit your tastes.
Tip
Let the curry rest for at least 15 minutes after cooking — the flavours deepen as it sits. Reheated curry almost always tastes better than fresh.
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