SOUTH INDIAN STYLE SPICY CAT FISH CURRY !!!

South Indian Style Spicy Cat Fish Curry !!! image

Provided by Preethi Magesh

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 25

FOR MARINATING ;
6 slice cat fish (with bone, skin removed)
1 tsp turmeric, ground
1 tsp salt
FOR DRY ROAST & GRIND INTO PASTE ;
2 Tbsp dry coconut
1 1/2 Tbsp sesame seeds
1 tsp fenugreek seeds
1 Tbsp groundnuts
FOR GRINDING ;
1 large red onion
1 large tomato (ripen / canned / paste)
6 clove garlic
FOR TEMPERING ;
2 Tbsp oil - 2 tbsp
1/2 tsp mustard seeds
1 tsp cumin seeds / jeera
1 stalk(s) curry leaves
1 tsp turmeric powder
1 medium onion (chopped finely)
2 tsp red chili powder
2 tsp coriander powder
6 small green chilies (cut into half)
6 clove garlic (chopped)
4 oz tamarind juice (soaked in water & extracted)

Steps:

1. Dry roast the fenugreek seeds, dry coconut, sesame seeds, groundnuts, till the raw flavor goes off and grind it into paste by adding little amount of water and keep it aside.
2. Keep the pan on low flame, add 2 tablespoon of oil and start to tempering with mustard, cumin seeds and curry leaves. After that add finely chopped onions, garlic, green chilies & sauté it for 2- 3 minutes.
3. And then add all the spices like turmeric, red chili, coriander powder and sauté until the raw flavor goes off. Now add the grounded onion, tomato & garlic paste, tamarind extract, dry roasted paste and add enough water to boil it for 15 more minutes on high flame till the raw smell goes off.
4. After that add washed & marinated fish , cover with lid and cook it for 10 more minutes and switched off the flame and garnish with chopped coriander, mint and curry leaves.
5. Serve it hot and enjoy!!!