South Indian Fish Kuzhambu / Meen kuzhambu with coconut :

Fish Kuzhambu with coconut paste....

Ingredients :

1. Fish - 8 to 10 pcs
2. Tamarind paste - 3 tsp
3. Shallots - 10 or Onions - 2 finely chopped
4. Garlic cloves - 5 to 6
5. Tomato - 2 Finely chopped
6. Green chilly - 2
7. Pepper corns - 1 tsp
8. Turmeric powder - 1/4 tsp
9. Red chilly powder - 2 tsp
10. Coriander powder - 1 tsp ( Optional )
11. Mustard seeds / Urad dal  - 1 tsp
12. Asafoetida / Hing - 1 pinch
13. Few curry leaves
14. Few coriander leaves
15. Salt to taste
16. Oil - 3 to 4 tsp

To Grind :

1. In a blender, put coconut , pepper corns, jeera & curry leaves
2. Make a coarse paste 

Method :

1. Heat oil in a kadai, add mustard seeds once its splutter add urad dal, pepper corns & curry leaves. saute it for a min.
2. Add shallots,garlic,green chilly & tomatoes,saute it for 3 min 
3. Then add the coconut paste, turmeric powder, red chilly powder,coriander powder, tamarind paste & salt
4. Mix it well.Allow it to boil for 15 - 20 min
5. When oil separates add the cleaned fish.(The fish will cook faster).allow it boil for 5 to 7 min
6. Once the fish turns soft add the coriander leaves & turn off the flame.
7. Serve hot with rice.

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