Karimeen Pattichathu

Ingredientsfor 4 servings

• 4 nos Karimeen medium
• 1 nos Onion sliced, medium
• 1 nos Tomato chopped, medium
• 1" piece Ginger
• 4 nos Garlic pods
• 2 tsp Coriander powder
• 2 tsp Chilly powder
• 1/2 tsp Turmeric powder
• 1/2 tsp Fennel seeds (Perinjeerakam)
• 1/2 tsp Garam masala
• 1/2 cup Coconut milk
• 1 tsp Vinegar
• Curry leaves A, a few
• Salt, to taste
• Oil, to taste

Preparation

1. Step 1

   Grind together ginger, garlic, coriander powder, chilly powder, turmeric powder and salt.

2. Step 2

   Apply half of the ground masala onto the fish pieces. Set aside for about 30 minutes.

3. Step 3

   Fry the above marinated fish, till half cooked.

4. Step 4

   Remove them from the pan.

5. Step 5

   Fry onion, curry leaves and the remaining paste, till oil separates.

6. Step 6

   Add tomato and cook nicely.

7. Step 7

   Add garam masala and fennel seeds along with coconut milk and 1/2 cup of water.

8. Step 8

   Allow it to boil.

9. Step 9

   Add half fried fish to this gravy.

10. Step 10

    Cook on low heat for about 10 minutes.

11. Step 11

    In between, turn the fish, Put the lid on and cook.

12. Step 12

    Add vinegar.

13. Step 13

    Top with coconut oil.