KOTTAYAM STYLE FISH CURRY

KOTTAYAM STYLE FISH CURRY

INGREDIENTS 

Fish - 1/4 Kg
Kashmiri Chilli Powder - 2 Tbsps 
Turmeric Powder - 1/2 Tsp 
Ginger - 1 Tbsp 
Garlic - 1 Tbsp 
Kudampuli - 4
Mustard Seeds - 1 Tsp 
Fenugreek Seeds - 1 Tsp 
Curry Leaves - 3 Sprigs 
Coconut Oil - 4 Tbsps 

METHOD 

Clean and wash fish pieces
Crush or slice ginger and garlic
Wash and soak Kudampuli in warm water
In a bowl make a paste of Kashmiri chilli powder and turmeric powder with water
Heat oil in a pan and add in mustard seeds fenugreek seeds and curry leaves 
When they burst add in the crushed or sliced ginger and garlic 
Add the spice paste when raw smell is no more
Sauté and cook the spice paste until oil floats on top
Add soaked kudampuli and enough water to cook the fish pieces
When water starts to boil add in fish pieces and salt to taste
Mix once cover and cook until you get the desired consistency of gravy 
Serve hot with white rice

Notes:

Adjust spices to suit your taste 
Fish with or without bones can be used