Friday, July 19, 2013

Cod / Mullan / Sarghan / Chemmun / Kalava / Panna Mahi Fish Curry

Fish Curry  (1)

INGREDIENTS :

  • Cod / Mullan / Sarghan / Chemmun / Kalava / Panna Mahi Fish, cleaned and cut to medium sized pieces – 10 nos
  • Tomato, finely chopped – 1 no, chopped
  • Kudampuli – 2 medium sized pieces
  • Coconut oil – 2 tsp
  • Mustard seeds – 1/8 sp
  • Onion, chopped – 1/2 cup
  • Salt – To taste
  • Chopped Coriander leaves – 2 Tbsp (optional)

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TO MARINATE :
  • Red Chilly Powder – 2  tsp
  • Coriander Powder –  1  tsp
  • Turmeric Powder – 1/8 tsp
  • Black Pepper powder – 1/4 tsp
  • Fenugreek Powder – 1/2  tsp
  • Ginger – 1” piece, crushed
  • Garlic – 1 pods, crushed
  • Salt – 1/4 tsp

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METHOD:

  • Soak Tamarind (kudampuli) in 1/4 cup of water and keep it aside.
  • Roast Red chilly powder, coriander powder, turmeric powder, Fenugreek powder and black pepper powder in a small pan till it become light brown in color. let it cool for 5 minutes.
  • Now marinate  Cod  fish pieces with roasted Red Chilly Powder , Coriander Powder ,  Turmeric Powder, Black Pepper powder , Fenugreek Powder , crushed Garlic and Ginger and 1/4 tsp of Salt . Keep it aside for 20 minutes.
  • Heat 1 tsp of oil in medium sized pan, splutter mustard seeds in it. Traditionally meen curry/Fish Curry  is prepared in a meen chatti (clay pot) but it can be cooked in any vessel.
  • To the pan , add chopped onion,  sauté well and cook till onion become translucent.
  • Now add chopped tomatoes, cover the pan  and cook  for 10 minutes. Add water if necessary.
  • Add  Kudampuli(Gambooge)  water to the pan and allow it to boil well.
  • Now add the marinated cod  fish to the pan, add salt. Mix well carefully by adding 1 cup of water.
  • Mix everything well, cover the pan with a lid and cook in medium heat for 20 – 25 minutes. Check for the salt.
  • Adjust gravy consistency according to your needs by adding water.
  • Garnish the yummy  Cod fish curry with chopped coriander leaves or curry leaves.
  • Serve Cod Fish curry hot with Kappa Puzhukku and Rice.

Fish Curry  (3)

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