FISH THEEYAL (CHOORA)

Ingredients:

Fish                                                        :            1/4 kg, cut into small pieces

Small onion sliced into thin pieces            :            10-15

Grated coconut                                       :            1 cup

Tamarind                                                 :            small lemon sized

Red chili powder                                      :            1 tsp

Coriander powder                                      :            1 tsp

Fenugreek Powder                                   :            a pinch

Pepper powder                                         :            1/2 tsp

Turmeric powder                                       :            1/4 tsp

Curry leaves                                              :            a few

Whole red chilies                                       :            2

Salt                                                           :            to taste

Oil                                                             :            as needed          

1. Heat 1 tsp of oil in a small pan and sauté coconut till brown.  Add chili powder, coriander powder, pepper powder, fenugreek powder and turmeric powder and stir fry in sim till it gives an aroma.  Not allow masalas to get burn too much. Keep aside and cool. Grind it to a smooth fine paste.

2. Heat 2 tbsp of oil and add mustard seeds, curry leaves and whole red chilies and allow it to splutter. 

3. Add small onion pieces and fry it for 2 minutes. 

4. Add tamarind extract into it and allow it to boil for 2-3 mts.  Add required salt.

5. Now add the coconut masala paste, add required water and mix well.  Allow it to boil.

6. Now add the fish pieces and bring to a boil.  Cover the pan and Simmer for 5-7 minutes till the fish is cooked well.

8. Serve hot with rice.

Bon Appétit