Fish Masala

Ingredients :

For Marinating :

Fish - 1 lb (cut into pieces)

Red Chilly Powder - 2 tsp

Corriander Powder - 1/2 tsp

Turmeric Powder - 1/4 tsp

Fennel Powder - 1/2 tsp

Salt - as needed

Lemon Juice - as needed (app. 1 tblsp)

For Masala :

Onion - 1 big(or 2 small finely chopped)

Tomato - 1 big (or 2 small chopped)

Green Chilly - 4

Red chilly Powder - 2 tsp

Corriander Powder - 1.5 tsp

Turmeric Powder - 1/4 tsp

Fennel Powder - 1/4 tsp

Cumin Powder - 1/4 tsp

Grated Cococnut - 2 tblsp

Tamarind - small lime sized

Salt - as needed

Cilantro - for garnish

Oil - 2 tblsp

Preparation Method :

1. Cut the fish into small pieces and marinate with the ingredients under 'For Marinating'.

2. After about 5 minutes of marinating, shallow fry the pieces.

3. To prepare the masala, heat oil in a pan and fry the onions till golden brown.

4. Next add the tomatoes and green chillies and cook till the tomatoes become pulpy.

5. Now add the tamarind pulp and all the dry spices. (red chilly powder, corriander powder, turmeric powder, cumin powder, fennel powder and salt)

6. Grind the coconut and add it to the masala. 

7. Cook till the mixture is well cooked and oil seperates from the masala.

8. Finally add the fried fish pieces and chopped cilantro.

9. Toss gently and cover with a lid. Cook on medium low heat for few minutes and switch off. 

*  Serve with white rice or chapathi.