Monday, February 4, 2013

Malwani Fish Curry





      Hello everyone. I have a very special recipe for all fish lovers today. This is an authentic Malwani Fish Curry recipe which was shared with me by Ketaki

Ingredients:-

1. 2 -3 Fish Fillets ( Any variety of fish )
2. 1 Coconut ( freshly grated / frozen)
3. 7- 8 Red Chilies
4. 1-2 tbsp Tamarind pulp  ( as per your requirement )
5. Curry leaves
6. 1/4 tbsp Mustard seeds
7. 2 tbsp Oil
8. Salt ( to taste )
9. 1 tbsp Red Chili powder ( or as per your requirement )
10. 2 tbsp Ginger garlic paste
11. 1 tbsp Lemon juice
12. Cilantro ( finely chopped )
13. 1/4 tbsp Turmeric powder

Method:-

1. Mix ginger garlic paste, lemon juice, salt, turmeric powder and chili powder together. 

2. Marinate the fish in this paste for 15-20 mins ( the longer the better ).

3. Soak the red chilies in water till they become soft ( else boil them in water till soft, do not throw 
    the water used to boil).

4. Grind the grated coconut and softened chilies together.

5. Heat 2 tbsp of oil in a pan. Add mustard seeds and curry leaves. When the mustard seeds start 
    sputtering add the ground coconut and chili paste.

6. Cook it for sometime till the mixture leaves the sides of the pan and you see oil 
    separating from the mixture.

7. Add tamarind pulp (Little at a time to make sure that your curry doesn't get too sour ).

8. Add some water, red chili powder, salt to taste and let it cook for 10-12 minutes. 

9.  Fry the marinated fish pieces and add them to the curry.

10. Garnish with cilantro.

11. Serve hot with rice / chapati.

Enjoy!!!!

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