Malabar Fish Curry

Original recipe by Chef PS Kadam

Apparently, Malabar fish curry is a popular dish in Kerala. So, I thought let's give him a taste of his native land. I've used soy fish for this dish and it did taste good. No compromise.

INGREDIENT

Fish slices, fried - as desired

Salt - to taste

Turmeric powder - 1 tsp

Red chili powder - 1 tsp

Fenugreek - 1 pinch

Dry red chilies, cut into strips - 2

Curry leaves - few

Asafoetida powder - 1 pinch

Green chilies, halved - 2

Turmeric paste - 1 tbsp

Coriander powder - 1 tbsp

Tamarind juice - 1 tbsp

Water - 1 cup

Coconut milk - 200ml

Tomato, cubed - 1

Ajwain - 1 pinch

METHOD

1. Heat oil in cooking pan, Saute fenugreek, dry red chillies, curry leaves, asafoetida and green chillies for 2 minute.
2. Stir in turmeric paste and saute for 30 seconds.
3. Put in coriander powder, turmeric powder and red chili powder, and saute for 30 seconds.
4. Add tamarind juice, stir and pour in water. Bring it to boil.
5. Pour in coconut milk. Add salt, tomato cubes and ajwain.Keep on stirring.
6. If the gravy thickens, add another 1/2 cup of water to make it thin. Simmer on low flame for awhile.
7. Put in the fried fish and cook slowly for 2 minutes.
8. Check the taste. Remove from fire and garnish.

Enjoy your meal.