Red fish curry/Meen Vevichathu -2 (Traditional Fare)

In days of old, this fish curry was inevitably served at all Kerala Christian marriage receptions. It was prepared a few days before the function and warmed every day till serving.

                                        

                                                    Courtesy: Elsie Morris

INGREDIENTS:

Fish: 500 g

Red chilli powder: 2 tbsps (preferably Kashmiri chilli)

Turmeric powder: ¼ tsp

Fenugreek powder: ¼ tsp

Pepper powder: ½ tsp

Kokum or kodampuli: 4 pieces

Ginger: 1 tbsp (grated)

Shallots: 6 (chopped)

Green chilli: 4 (slit)

Curry leaves

Coconut oil: 2 tbsp or any cooking oil

Salt to taste

METHOD:

In a big earthen ware (curry chatty), put in all the ingredients except fish.

Mix well, with your hands.

Keep aside for 10 to 15 minutes.

Then, pour a cup & a half of water (300ml) & add fish, stir well & put on fire.

Once it boils lower flame, cook till oil clears on top of curry.
Rice,Pullissery & this red fish curry,is an excellent combination.