Chettinad Meen Kuzhambu Recipe
I made this just today and cant wait to share it with you because of the yumminess in it.This curry has a real chettinad flavour but in a mild way.
Servings4-5 people
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time35-45 minutes
Ingredients
- 1/5kilogram fish( I used paarai fish)
- 1tablespoon Oil
- 1tablespoon Mustard Seeds / Kaduku
- 1number onionsmall chopped finely
- 1number tomatolarge cut into long slices
- Curry Leavesa sprig
- 2tablespoon coriander leavesfinely chopped
- 3tablespoon tamarind pulp
For Sauteing and Grinding
- 1 tablespoon Oil
- 1tablespoon Fennel Seeds / Saunf / Sombu
- 1 number onionslarge sliced
- 1tablespoon garlic paste
- 1number tomatolarge chopped
- 1tablespoon chilli powderto taste
- 2tablespoon coriander powder
- 1tablespoon Turmeric Powder / Manjal Podi
- 1/2cup Coconutgrated
Instructions
- Heat oil in a earthernware kadai. Add in fennel seeds and saute it for a min.
- Add in onions and saute for a min. Add in garlic and saute for 30 sec.
- Add in tomatoes and saute well.
- Add in spice powders and saute for a min. Add in coconut and mix well.
- Take that in blender and puree it well.
- Now in the same kadai, add in oil and heat it. Add in mustard seeds and crackle it.
- Add in onions and curry leaves. Saute till is golden.
- Add in coconut masala and mix well. Cook till oil separates. Add in the long sliced tomatoes and toss well.
- Add in tamarind pulp and some water. Mix it well and bring it to boil.
- Add in fish pieces and mix well. Season with salt.
- Simmer this for 8 to 10 mins till the fish is done. Add in coriander leaves and mix well.
- Serve with rice..
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