Meen Curry With Kodam Puli
Rich, fragrant, and full-bodied — this fish curry gets its depth from slow-cooked shallots and a careful balance of chilli heat and tang. Serve with appam, rice, or porotta.
Ingredientsfor 3 servings
- 1 nos Fish Trought/Tilapia/Cat fish
- 1 cup Coconut — grated
- 11/2 tsp Red chilly powder
- 1/2 tsp Turmeric powder
- 1 nos Green chilly — cut into pieces
- 2 nos Kukum star Kodam (puli)
- 3 - small Onions (Kunjulli)
- 1/2" piece Ginger
- Curry leaves A, a few
- 1 tbsp Coconut oil
- Salt, to taste
Preparation
Step 1
For preparing Meen Curry with Kodam Puli, first wash and clean the fish very well.
Step 2
Cut it into pieces.
Step 3
Grind together coconut, red chilly powder and turmeric powder into a smooth paste.
Step 4
Pour the above ground paste along with a little water, green chilly, curry leaves and salt in a cooking vessel and place it on stove.
Step 5
Allow it to boil.
Step 6
Once it comes to boil, add washed pieces of kodam puli.
Step 7
When it starts to boil well, add fish pieces.
Step 8
After 5 minutes, reduce the flame and add crushed pearl onions and ginger.
Step 9
Pour a spoon of coconut oil and continue cooking on a low flame.
Step 10
Add curry leaves and take it off the heat.
Step 11
Serve Meen Curry with Kodam Puli hot with rice.
Step 12
While boiling, if u feel the curry is very sour, u can remove one piece of kodam puli from the gravy.
Tip
Taste the gravy before adding the main ingredient. It should be well-seasoned and balanced on its own — the protein or vegetable will dilute it slightly.
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