Fish Butter Masala

Ingredientsfor 4 servings

• 1/2 kg Fish pieces
• 1/2 cup Onions — thinly sliced
• 1 tbsp Ginger paste
• 1 tbsp Garlic paste
• 2 nos Green chillies — sliced
• 1 cup Tomato — chopped
• 2 tsp Chilly powder
• 1/2 tsp Turmeric powder
• 1 tsp Pepper
• 3-4 sprig Curry leaves
• 2 cup Coconut milk
• 1/2 cup Coconut oil
• 2 tbsp Butter

Preparation

1. Step 1

   Grind the masalas(chilly powder, turmeric, pepper, ginger and garlic) and make it into a paste.

2. Step 2

   Mix salt into this paste and apply a small portion of this paste onto the fish pieces. Allow it to marinate.

3. Step 3

   Heat the coconut oil and half fry the fish on both sides and set aside.

4. Step 4

   In the remaining oil, fry the onions, green chillies, curry leaves to a golden color.

5. Step 5

   Add the remaining masala and cook on medium heat until the raw smell of masala disappears.

6. Step 6

   Stir in the tomatoes and cook until pulpy.

7. Step 7

   Stir in the fried fish into the masala and lightly sauté. 8)Now add the coconut milk and Put the lid on and cook for 2 minutes.

8. Step 8

   Lastly add some butter and serve hot with Battura or chappathi or even with hot rice.