MEEN KUZHAMBU (Fish Curry from Tamilnadu)

Ingredients:
Fish ......... 1/2 Kg (wash, marinate with salt)
Onion ....... 1 large (diced)
Tamarind pulp.... 4-5 tbsps.
Tomato .......... 1 (chopped)
Green chillies .... 1-2 (chopped)
Red chilli powder ....1 tsp.
Turmeric powder ... 1/2 tsp.
Coriander powder ....1 tbsp.
Ginger-garlic paste ... 1 tbsp.
Cumin seeds ........ 1 tsp.
Coconut ................ 1tbsp. (grated)
Salt .................... to taste
Oil .................... 2 tbsps.

For tempering:
Mustard seeds ......... 1tsp.
Red chillies ........ 2-3
Asafoetida ............... a pinch
Curry leaves ............... 1 sprig

Method:
1. Roast and dry grind cumin seeds and coconut.
2. Take oil in a pan, saute the onions, add ginger garlic paste and tomatoes.
3. Fry for a few minutes and add all the dry masalas, salt, little water and tamarind juice.
4. Now add the fish and let it cook till done and the gravy is thick.
5. Add the ground masala.
6. Add the tempering and garnish with coriander leaves.
(serve with plain boiled rice and fried papads)