Simple Kerala Fish curry

There are many way to prepare Kerala fish curry - probably the most popular non-veg dish of Kerala. This is a simple version of this popular curry.

What you need to make Fish curry:

• Fish - 250 gm ( king fish or sardine )
• Onion - 1 chopped
• Green chilli - 2
• Ginger - 1 piece chopped
• Tomato - 1 pureed
• Curry leaves - few
• Gambooge/Kudampuli/Tamarind - 1 piece ( soaked in water)
• Fenugreek seeds - 1/2 tbsp
• Coriander powder - 2 tbsp
• Chilli powder - 1 tbsp
• Turmeric powder - 1/2 tbsp
• Salt to taste

The preparation method:

• Heat oil in a pan.Splutter fenugreek seeds.Add onions,ginger,green chilli curry leaves and salt.
• Saute well.When the onion turns brown, add coriander powder,chilli powder and,turmeric powder.
• Mix it well.Add the tomato puree and tamarind /Kudampuli water in to it.Add little water and allow it to boil.
• When it starts boiling add fish in to it.Boil till the fish is well cooked. Do not mix too much as this will break the fish.
• Fish curry is ready to be served with rice.