Sunday, February 3, 2008

Fish Curry South Indian Style

This is a very common fish curry from Kerala the south west state of India. This curry is full of flavour and little spices. The tamarind, coconut and spices give this curry its unique taste. To get the exact taste f Kerala try it with boiled rice ( Not basmati).
Ingredients
Fish Fillets - 4 (White Fish Preferred) cut into cubes
Onions - 1 Medium Chopped
Ginger - A Small Piece Crushed
Garlic - 3 Cloves Crushed
Turmeric powder - Two Good pinches.
Chilly Powder - Half a Teaspoon
Green chilly - 2 (Just make an opening on one side of each)

Tomato - 2 Large Chopped
Tamarind paste - 1 Teaspoon
Coriander Leaves - 2 Bunches
Coconut milk - 50 ml
Oil - 15 ml
Add onions, ginger and garlic and the chillies to the hot oil in a pan. Stir until the raw smell of the ingredients goes and onions turn slightly brownish (approximately 15 minutes). Add tomatoes, turmeric and chilly powder, Stir well. Add cup of water. Bring to boil. Add coconut milk stir well. Place the fish fillets and simmer for 10 Mins in medium heat Add tamarind and salt for taste. Garnish with chopped coriander leaves. Cover and turn off the heat.
This curry is excellent with Indian bread or white rice.

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