Malwani Fish Curry

Ingredients required for masala:

1 Onion

4-5 cloves garlic

1 teaspoon ginger

3- 4 dry red chilies

1/2 teaspoon dry Coriander seeds

Pinch of turmeric

Pinch of asaofoetida

I teaspoon tamarind.

Choose your fish: Works well with Spanish mackerel/ Pomfret/Barramundi/ Basa/Snapper/Prawns)

Step 1, Masala:
In the blender, blend Onion (1) Garlic (4-5 cloves) Ginger (1 teaspoon) Dry red chillies (3-4, depending on how hot you want to make the curry) Dry Coriander seeds (1/2 teaspoon) Turmeric (a pinch) Asafoetida (a pinch) Tamarind (1 teaspoon)

Step 2: In the pan, heat 2 tablespoons of oil, when the oil is hot, add 3-4 garlic cloves, and let it splutter a bit.

Add half chopped onion and let it fry until brown.

Add fish pieces to it.

Add the blended masala.

Then add salt and water and adjust the thickness of the curry as per your preference.

Simmer for 10 mins or until the fish is almost cooked.

Add the coconut milk, cover the pan and simmer for 5-7 mins.

Garnish with the fresh coriander leaves and serve with steamed rice or Indian bread (naan/roti)

My mouth has started watering already! Sharing my cultural food on this platform is really a great experience!

Thanks to Taste of Harmony for giving me this opportunity and your patience to read my recipe.

Enjoy!