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Kingfish (Surmai) curry


Simple and comforting fish curry, it’s packed with costal flavors to warm up your soul.

INGREDIENTS
7 to 8 fish fillets
1 Onion, chopped
1 Tomato, chopped
2 Green chilies slit
1/2 tsp Turmeric powder
2 cups of water
4 tbsp oil
Coriander leaves for garnish 
Salt to taste

Masala Paste:

1 1/2  -2 cups grated coconut
10 to 12 Kashmiri chilies
6 Garlic flakes
2 tsp Cumin seeds
2 tbsp Coriander seeds
1 tsp Peppercorns
8 to10  Cloves
1 inch Cinnamon
1 marble size tamarind
1/2  tsp Turmeric powder

INSTRUCTIONS

Marinating the fish: Wash the pieces of fish. Drain well
Apply salt, turmeric powder and keep the bowl aside for about 10 minutes.

Grind the masala into a fine paste

Heat oil in  deep pan and fry the marinated fish on each side. Remove and keep it aside.

In the same pan, add a little oil. Add chopped onion till translucent.  Add the chopped tomato and slit chillies. Saute till the tomatoes are soft.

Add the ground masala paste and fry the masala well.
Add water and let it come to a boil.  Lower the heat and drop the fried fish.
Add salt and let simmer it for 4 to 5 mins. Add coriander leaves to garnish and serve it with rice.


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