MEEN KULAMBU( FISH CURRY )

MEEN KULAMBU( FISH CURRY )

Recipe from AMMA SAMAYAL MEENCHI

150 gm big onion,cut into big pieces

200 gm tomato,cut into big pieces

1 tbsp cumin

1 tbps oil

Heat a pan and add in the oil. When the oil is hot add in the cumins and fry till light brown the add in the onion and mix well. Then add in the tomato and fry till the onion is a bit soft. Remove from the heat and let it cool. Then grind into a paste without adding any water. Keep a side.

(A)

11/2 tbsp chilie powder

2 tbsp coriander powder

½ tbsp turmeric powder

For tempering:

5 tbsp oil

½ tbsp mustard seeds

1 tsp fenugreeks

100 gm small onion,finely sliced

1 green chilie,sliced into 2

10 garlic, sliced 

2 stalk curry leafs

½ kg any fish you like

50 gm tamarind,squeeze in ½ cup water

3 cup water

Salt to taste

1.    Heat a pan with oil when the oil is hot add in the mustard seeds and fenugreeks let it fry. Then add in the onions and mix well.

2.    Then add in the garlic and green chilie stir well. Add in the curry leafs and stir till fragrant.

3.    Add in the grind masala and salt mix well for 1 mint. Then add in A mix well and pour in the tamarind juice and water mix well. Cover and cook till it comes to a boil. And the oil rise a bit.

4.    Add in the fish and mix well cover and cook till the fish is cooked and the gravy is a bit thick. Serve with rice.