FISH AND LADIES FINGER SOTHI

FISH SOTHI

5 Ikan kembung ( Mackerel ) you can use any type of fish you like.

110 gm ladies finger, since mine was small i put in whole,if it is big then you cut into 2

200 gm tomatoes,cut into 4

500 ml ( 2 cups ) thick coconut milk

500 ml thin coconut milk

1 tbsp tamarind paste,mix with a little water

Salt to taste

To be grind into a paste:

60 gm onion

30 gm ginger

5 garlic

3 green chili, you can add in more if you like it a bit hot.

11/2 tsp cumis

11/2 turmeric powder

For tempering

1 big onion,finely chopped

2 red chili,cut into 2

2 stalk kari leaves

1 tsp cumis

1 tsp fenugreek seeds

1 tsp mustard seeds

3 tbsp oil

1. Heat the oil in a pan. Add in the tempering ingredients and fry untill fragrant and when the onion turn light brown. Add in the grind paste and fry until the raw smell disappear and the oil rise.

2. Pour in the thin coconut milk and add in the fish and tamarind water. Stir well and bring to a boil. Add in the thick coconut milk,tomatoes and salt to taste. Mix well and let it came to a boil. Add in the ladies finger and cover the pan and remove from the heat. I don't like to overcook my ladies finger. If you like it soft then you can add when you add the thick coconut milk. Serve hot with rice.