Fish Curry

What You Need:

• Fish -1 Kg
• Onions- 2 medium chopped
• Red Chilli Powder - 2tbsp
• Dry grated coconut -1/2cup
• Corinder/Dhaniya powder- 1tsp
• Turmeric powder -1 tsp
• Jeelakarra/Cumin seeds - 1tsp
• Fenugreek seeds/ menthulu -1/2tsp
• Garam Masala - 1 tsp
• Cardamom/Elachi - 4
• Lavanga/Cloves - 2
• Cinnamon/Dalchini - 1small stick
• Ginger Garlic paste - 1tbsp
• Oil- 5tbsp
• Salt to taste

Preparation:

• Wash fish pieces thoroughly using Lemon Juice, Rice powder and salt for 3 times. Then finally wash with plain water and keep aside.
•  Marinate these fish pieces with salt, red chilli powder, turmeric powder dhaniya powder, ginger garlic paste and garam masala  for 10 to 15 minutes.

For Fish Masala:

• Heat 1 tbsp of oil. Add Jeelakarra/cumin seeds, Methi seeds/menthulu , chopped onions, grated coconut. Fry for 5minutes. Cool down and grind to a fine paste.

Method:

• Heat remaining oil in a pan. 
• Add Elachi, Lavanga/cloves, Dalichini chakka and saute for a minute.
• Add marinated fish pieces and fry for 5minutes.
• Now add fish masala and mix it carefully. Close the lid and cook for 15 to 20minutes or until the fish is well cooked.
• Finally garnish it with coriander leaves and serve hot with rice.