Friday 3 May 2013

FISH IN ROASTED COCONUT GRAVY / VARUTHU ARACHA MEEN KUZHAMBU :



INGREDIENTS 1
Fish Fillet - 500 gms
Green Chillies - 3 ( sliced )
Tomatoes - 3 ( chopped )
Curry Leaves - 3 sprigs
Salt - to taste
Oil - 3 Tbsps

INGREDIENTS 2
TO ROAST AND GRIND
Coconuut - 1 cup ( grated )
Shallots - 1 cup  ( chopped )
Cumin - 2 Tsps ( whole )
Red Chilli Powder - 3 - 4 Tbsps
Pepper Powder - 2 Tsps
Cumin Powder - 1 Tsp
Coriander Powder - 1 Tbsp
Turmeric Powder - 1 Tsp
Tamarind - small lemon size
Salt - to taste
Oil - 1 Tbsp


METHOD
1. Heat 1 Tbsp of oil in a pan and add the grated coconut ,
    shallots chopped , whole cumin , tamarind and salt to taste.
2. Roast till the mixture is nicely browned .
3. Just before removing the pan from stove , lower the heat
    and add all the powder ingredients .
4. Saute for 2 minutes and remove pan from stove.


5. Leave the roasted ingredients to cool and later grind to a
    smooth paste adding water .
6. Heat 3 Tbsps of oil in a pan and add the ground masala paste
    curry leaves and green chillies .


7. Saute in a low flame till the oil floats on top.
8. Add the chopped tomatoes and cook till tomatoes are cooked.



9. Add the fish pieces mix well to coat with the masala add
    enough water to cook the fish and salt to taste .


10. Cover pan with a lid and cook in a medium flame till the fish
       pieces are soft .



11. Serve hot with white rice .



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