MALABARI FISH MOLAKITTATHU

Ingredients:

1. Fish (seasonal, preferably Ayala)      :3 or 4 nos

2. Red chili powder                              : 4 teaspoons (or personal preference)

3. Turmeric powder                              : 1/2 teaspoon

4. Salt                                                 : to taste

5. Tamarind                                          : as per your requirement

6. Ginger                                             : a small piece

7. Garlic                                              : 3-4 cloves

8. Green chili                                       : 3-4 nos

9. Tomato                                             : 3 ripe

10. Curry leaves                        

Method:

1. Wash fish thoroughly and put small cuts on it.  Make a paste of 1/2 teaspoon turmeric, 2 teaspoon chili powder, a little salt.  Marinate the paste on fish and keep it aside.

2. Put tamarind in water and keep it aside.

3. Cut ginger, 3-4 green chilies and tomatoes into small pieces, mix them with 1/2 a teaspoon of turmeric and 2 teaspoons of chili powder.  Blend these things together and add tamarind juice.  Make it a thin paste.  Add salt to taste.

4. After adding marinated fish in it keep it on a stove.  Let it boil in sim.

5. After 10-15 mts add mashed garlic cloves and curry leaves.

6. Boil it, keep the flame to sim for another 2-3 mts.  Put the flame off.

7. Pour 2 teaspoons of coconut oil in it and mix it well. 

Your curry is ready to serve.

NB: Add 3-4 tablespoons of coconut paste for a mouthwatering result.

Bon Appétit