Kollam Special fish Curry (Traditional Fare) Seafood

A very simple, spicy fish curry, generally made with Sardines but you can use any variety.

Courtesy: Rosaline Xavier

INGREDIENTS:

Sardines: 500 g

Shallots: 100 g

Dry red chillies: 15

Turmeric powder: 1/4tsp

Tamarind pulp: 3 tbsps (thick)

Coconut oil: 1 tbsp

Curry leaves

Salt to taste

METHOD:

Crush shallots & red chilli together.

In an earthern ware pot, add crushed masala, turmeric powder, curry leaves, tamarind pulp & half a cup of water.

Bring to boil, add salt & fish.

Cover & cook on slow fire till done.

Swirl pot in between.

When done, pour coconut oil & take off fire.

Good with rice.