MALABAR FISH MASALA

Fish- 1/4 kg (preferably pomphret) Coriander seeds-1 tablespoon Dry Kashmiri Red Chilli –5 Cumin Seeds powder-1/4 teaspoon Fenugreek powder-1 pinch Coconut-1/4 cup (scraped) Tamarind juice-2 tablespoon Turmeric-1/4 teaspoon Onion-1 Green chilli-1 Water-1/2 cup Salt to taste Oil-2 tablespoon Cut and clean the fish; mix with salt and turmeric; keep aside. Heat 2 tablespoon oil in a pan. Fry coriander and chilli; keep aside. In the same pan, fry fenugreek powder and Cumin Seeds. Blend both the fried ingredients with coconut, tamarind juice and water. Add the masala to the fish and mix well. Add chopped onion, green chilli and water as per required. Cook under medium flame until the gravy becomes thick. Do not over cook the fish. Pour half teaspoon of coconut oil evenly over the curry. Best served with plain rice