Ingredients Required For Preparing Kerala Fish Curry

• 250 g – white fish, cut into cubes
• 1 – medium onion
• 1 – medium tomato
• 6 to 8 – garlic cloves
• 2 – fresh green chillies-deseeded and sliced
• 6 tbsp – oil
• 1/2 cup – fresh coconut paste
• 1/4 tsp – red chilli paste
• 1 tsp – coriander powder
• 1/2 tsp – turmeric powder
• 1 tsp – salt
• 2 – whole dry red chillies
• 1/2 tsp – black mustard seeds
• 8 to 10 – curry leaves
• 1/2 cup – tamarind extract
• 1 cup – water

Method For Preparing Kerala Fish Curry

1. Make a paste of the onion, tomatoes, garlic and green chillies and keep aside until required.
2. Heat 4 tbsp of oil in a pan; add the coconut paste and cook until golden brown.
3. Add the dry spices and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring well. Remove from heat and keep aside.
4. Heat the remaining oil in another saucepan; add the whole red chillies, curry leaves and mustard seeds.
5. Fry until the seeds start spluttering.
6. Add the onion paste and fry until well browned.
7. Add the cooked coconut paste, tamarind extract and a cup of water; stir well and bring to a boil.
8. Add the fish pieces and simmer for about 8-10 minutes until cooked through. Serve hot with boiled rice.