Mackerel Fish Curry

Ingredients

• 250 gms Mackerel
• 1 tbsp Turmeric
• 1 tsp Red Chilli Powder
• 2 unit/count Green Chillies
• 0.5 inch Ginger
• 1 unit/count Tomatoes
• 5 unit/count Shallots
• 1 cup Coconut, grated
• 2 tbsp Coriander Powder
• 3 sprig Curry Leaves
• 4 tbsp Coconut Oil
• 0.5 cup Tamarind Pulp (Take lemon-sized tamarind and squeeze it in hot water)
• 1 tsp Mustard Seeds
• 1 tsp Salt (Adjust to taste)
• 0.25 cup Water (For grinding)

Instructions

1. 1Clean the mackerel and cut it into pieces. Season with turmeric, red chilli powder, and salt. Add sliced shallots, ginger, green chillies, tomatoes, and tamarind extract.
2. 2Transfer the seasoned fish mixture to a clay pot and cook over low heat.
3. 3In a pan, fry the coriander powder and grated coconut in coconut oil until slightly browned. Transfer to a blender and grind into a fine paste with a little water.
4. 4Add the ground coconut mixture to the clay pot with the fish. Allow it to boil until a semi-thick gravy forms. Add curry leaves.
5. 5In a separate pan, heat coconut oil and add mustard seeds. Once they splutter, add chopped shallots and curry leaves. Pour this seasoning over the curry.