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 .