Mangalore fish curry (Traditional Fare)

Courtesy: Marita Nazareth

INGREDIENTS:

Fish: 250 g (I used Sole fish)

Coconut: 1 ½ cups

Dry red chilli: 12

Coriander seeds: 1 tbsp

Cumin seeds: 1 tsp

Garlic: 4 pods

Turmeric powder: ½ tsp

Onion: 1

Green chilli: 2

Tamarind paste: 1 tbsp

Oil: 1 tbsp

Salt to taste

METHOD:

Clean fish & cut into big pieces, wash well & keep aside.

Grind coconut with red chilli, coriander seeds, cumin, garlic, turmeric, tamarind & half an onion. Slice the other half & sauté with slit green chillies in 1 tbsp oil.

Now, add ground coconut paste. Fry well till raw smell goes.

Pour 2 cups water, let in boil. Add salt.

Drop in fish, cook till oil clears on top.

Best served with rice.