Traditional kerala style fish curry

Main Dish

6 servings

Very Easy

25 min

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Ingredients

Ingredients :

• 2 lbs. cat fish, cut into 2" pieces lengthwise
• 2 tsp red chili powder
• 1/2 tsp black pepper powder
• 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
• 1/2 cup Shallot , chopped lengthwise
• 1/4 cup onion, chopped
• 2 tsp ginger , minced
• 24 garlic cloves (small), Use less in no. if using larger cloves
• 4 green chilies, slit lengthwise
• 2 tsp vinegar / lemon juice
• Salt, to taste
• Ingredients for seasoning (tadka in Indian terms)
• 1 tsp mustard seeds
• 1 tbsp shallot , chopped
• 6 garlic cloves (small) , minced ; Use less in no.if using larger cloves
• 4 whole red chilies, chopped into small pieces
• 5-6 curry leaves
• 2 tbsp Oil

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Preparation

• Preparation :
  Wash the fish thoroughly and cut into 2" pieces , lengthwise.In a deep skillet, add all the above ingredients with 2 cups of water, except the ones for seasoning .Add fish to it and cook for 10 to 15 minutes until the gravy comes to a thicker consistency.For seasoning (tadka), heat 2 tbsp of oil in a non stick skillet , add mustard seeds, when it starts to sputter, add garlic , shallot , chopped red chilies and curry leaves, fry well.Now add the seasoning on top of the curry and cook for another 1 to 2 minutes.
  Serve hot with Rice.

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