south indian style spicy cat fish curry !!!

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Updated on Feb 8, 2014

Fish curry is one of the favorite south Indian food. The spices used in the curry helps to remove the raw smell of the fish & increases its flavor. Wow !!!Steamed rice & fish curry - there is no prefect combination like this !!! Bon appetite !!

prep time 20 Min
cook time 30 Min
method Stove Top
yield 4 - 6

Ingredients

  • FOR MARINATING ;
  • 6 slices cat fish (with bone, skin removed)
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric, ground
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • FOR DRY ROAST & GRIND INTO PASTE ;
  • 2 tablespoons dry coconut
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons sesame seeds
  • 1 teaspoon fenugreek seeds
  • 1 tablespoon groundnuts
  • FOR GRINDING ;
  • 1 large red onion
  • 1 large tomato (ripen / canned / paste)
  • 6 cloves garlic
  • FOR TEMPERING ;
  • 2 tablespoons oil - 2 tbsp
  • 1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds
  • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds / jeera
  • 1 stalk curry leaves
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
  • 1 medium onion (chopped finely)
  • 2 teaspoons red chili powder
  • 2 teaspoons coriander powder
  • 6 small green chilies (cut into half)
  • 6 cloves garlic (chopped)
  • 4 ounces tamarind juice (soaked in water & extracted)

How To Make south indian style spicy cat fish curry !!!

  • Step 1
    Dry roast the fenugreek seeds, dry coconut, sesame seeds, groundnuts, till the raw flavor goes off and grind it into paste by adding little amount of water and keep it aside.
  • Step 2
    Keep the pan on low flame, add 2 tablespoon of oil and start to tempering with mustard, cumin seeds and curry leaves. After that add finely chopped onions, garlic, green chilies & sauté it for 2- 3 minutes.
  • Step 3
    And then add all the spices like turmeric, red chili, coriander powder and sauté until the raw flavor goes off. Now add the grounded onion, tomato & garlic paste, tamarind extract, dry roasted paste and add enough water to boil it for 15 more minutes on high flame till the raw smell goes off.
  • Step 4
    After that add washed & marinated fish , cover with lid and cook it for 10 more minutes and switched off the flame and garnish with chopped coriander, mint and curry leaves.
  • Step 5
    Serve it hot and enjoy!!!

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