Kerala Style Fish Masala - Nadan Style

Ingredientsfor 4 servings

• 500 g Fish cleaned and — cut into medium pieces
• 1/2 tsp Turmeric powder
• 1 tsp Red chilly powder
• 1 tbsp Lemon juice
• 2 nos Onion chopped finely
• 1 nos Tomato chopped finely
• 1/2 cup Tomato pulp
• 1 tsp Ginger paste
• 1 tsp Garlic paste
• 1/4 tsp Turmeric powder
• 1 tsp Red chilly powder
• 1 tsp Cumin powder (Jeerakam)
• 1 tsp Coriander powder
• 1 tsp Garam masala powder
• 3 tbsp Oil
• Salt, to taste
• Coriander leaves — for garnishing
• 1/4 cup Coconut — grated

Preparation

1. Step 1

   Marinate the fish with turmeric powder, chilly powder and lime juice for 1/2 hr.

2. Step 2

   Warm the oil in a pan.

3. Step 3

   Fry onion till goden brown.

4. Step 4

   Add ginger-garlic paste and cook for about 2 minutes.

5. Step 5

   Add tomatoes and cook for about 3 minutes.

6. Step 6

   Add pulp and all the powders and salt.

7. Step 7

   Cook till oil separates.

8. Step 8

   Add 1 cup of water.

9. Step 9

   Add fish and cook till fish is done.

10. Step 10

    Don`t overcook the fish.

11. Step 11

    Get in a bowl.

12. Step 12

    Garnish with grated coconut and coriander leaves.

13. Step 13

    Goes well with rice.

14. Step 14

    If needed, little tamarind pulp and coconut milk can be added. But the gravy has to be thick.