Kerala fish curry

 

Ingredients

• Mackerel fish, 1 kg
• Mango: 1 or 2 nos.
• Shallots: 9 to 10 nos.
• Garlic: 7 to 8 nos.
• Ginger, 1 nos.
• Green chilli: 4 to 5 nos.
• Curry leaves: 2 to 3 sprigs
• Red chilli powder: 2 tbsp
• Turmeric powder: 1 tbsp
• Fenugreek seed: 1 tsp
• Salt: 1 or 2 tsp.
• Oil: 5 to 6 tbsp.

Method

1. Peel the mango, shallots, ginger and garlic and set them aside.
2. Wash the shallots, green chilli, ginger, and garlic and set them aside.
3. Chop the shallots and set them aside.
4. Cut the green chilli into two pieces and set aside.
5. Chop the ginger, garlic and mango and set it aside.
6. Heat oil in a pan and add shallots and ginger.
7. Saute them well for a few minutes.
8. Add green chilli and curry leaves and saute them well for a few minutes.
9. Add red chilli powder and turmeric powder. Saute till the raw smell is gone.
10. Add some fenugreek seeds and sauté them well.
11. Pour a sufficient amount of water, mix, and boil well.
12. Add cleaned mackerel fish and chopped mango pieces and stir them well.
13. Cover and cook till the fish is well cooked.
14. Then grind the shallots, garlic, and grated coconut.
15. Add red chilli powder and turmeric, grind them well, and set aside.
16. Remove the lid and check whether the fish is well cooked or not.
17. Add water to the grounded coconut mix and combine them well.
18. Pour the grounded mix into the fish curry pan.
19. Cook for a few minutes, sprinkle with some curry leaves, and mix them well.
20. Pour some oil on top of the fish curry and mix it well.
21. remove from the fire and set aside.
22. Serve and enjoy the tasty fish curry with meals.

Source: Village Cooking Kerala