Monday, February 25, 2013

Thenga aracha Meen Curry (Fish Curry in Coconut Gravy)



Ingredients:-

Fish - 500gms 
Pearl Onions - 4-5 nos chopped 
Garlic - 6 cloves(crushed)
Ginger  - a small piece(crushed)
Green chili sliced - 3
Curry leaves - a handful
Fenugreek seeds- 1/4 tea spoon
Grated coconut - 1 cup
Red chili powder -  2 tea spoon
Turmeric powder - 1/4 tea spoon
Kudampuli  - 2 medium pieces
Salt to taste
Oil - 2-3 table spoon

Method

Soak Kudampuli in 1/2 cup water for 5-10 minutes.
Grind  coconut , red chili powder, turmeric powder and salt into a smooth paste by adding a little water and set aside.
Heat oil in a  claypot( chatti) 
When the oil is hot add  fenugreek seeds 
Add sliced pearl onions, ginger, garlic, green chiles and curry leaves and saute well for 3-4 minutes.
Add the ground coconut paste 
Add soaked kudampuli along with  water , salt and mix well.
Add water upto the level u need the gravy.
Add  fish pieces and cook covered till it is cooked.
After switching off, drizzle a little oil and some curry leaves over it and cover it.
Ready!!!!Serve!!!!!!!Enjoy!!!!!.


2 comments :

  1. Hey,tried this out today and it turned out really yummy!just wish you would upload better pics next time because ultimately that's what attracts readers to try recipes out.

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  2. Thanks for your lovely comments...and suggestions

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