Fish Curry Trivandrum Style (Traditional Fare)

 Fish curry from Trivandrum, Kerala, is different from the rest of the state - very spicy & "coconutty".And the addition of drumstick, is a point to be noted! 

INGREDIENTS:

Fish: 250 g cut into small pieces

Drumstick: 2

Raw mango: 1 peeled & sliced

Grated coconut: 1 cup

Red chilli powder: 1 tbsp

Turmeric powder: ¼ tsp

Ginger: 1 tsp sliced

Shallots: 10

Curry leaves: few

Green chilli: 2 slit

Coconut oil: 1 tbsp

Salt to taste

METHOD:

Cut the drumstick into 2” pieces, wash well & cook with raw mango, sliced ginger, 1 tsp red chilli powder,  a little turmeric powder & salt in 1 cup water.

When half done, add pieces of fish, a few curry leaves & 2 shallots sliced.

In the meantime, grind coconut, remaining chilli powder, shallots & a few curry leaves to a fine paste.

 Pour the ground masala into the simmering fish & add water to make up gravy.

 Check seasoning & add the slit green chilli.

Pour a tablespoon of coconut oil into the curry & take off the fire.

 Serve with rice or tapioca.