FISH CURRY/ MEEN KULAMBU (Madurai Special)

INGREDIENTS :

Rohu Fish - 500g Tamarind-lemon size

Coriander power-1 tsp

Fish Masala-3 tsps

Turmeric powder-1/2 tsp

 Red Chilli Powder - 2 tsp 

Salt to taste

FOR TADKA :

Mustard seeds-1/2 tsp

Methi Seeds-1/2 tsp

Curry leaves

TO GRIND :

Pearl Onions - - 5 nos 

Cumin seeds - 1/2 tsp 

Fennel Seeds - 1/2 tsp 

Coconut - 5 pieces 

Tomato - 1 small 

Ginger-garlic paste - 1 tsp

METHOD OF PREPARATION :

1) Marinate the fish with turmeric powder , coriander power , salt .

2) After an hour, heat oil in a kadai . Add mustard seeds , methi seeds and curry leaves. When it splutters , add the grinded masala , all the powders and salt.

4) Then add thick tamarind extract to it .

5) When it starts boiling , add fish and stir slowly . Cover with a lid . Leave in slow flame until fish is cooked properly and oil separates. 

Serve hot with Rice .