Heat oil in a kadai / meen chutty ( earthen pot ). Fry sliced onions, chopped garlic, ginger, green chillies and curry leaves till golden color. Add kudampuli along with 1/2 cup water. Mix well.
Add fish pieces and salt to taste. Arrange the fish pieces very carefully. Cover with a lid and cook on a low heat for 8 - 10 minutes
Stirring / disturbing the fish slices during cooking is not required as the cooked fish pieces may break.
Add coconut paste and adjust the thickness with 1/2 cup water. Mix very gently/slowly with a flat spoon. Cover with a lid and cook on a low heat for 10 - 12 minutes or until done / you get a nice aroma.
Serve with rice. Other accompaniments - Prawns pepper fry and fish fry / boiled tapioca.
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