Fish Masala

Fish Masala

Ingredients

1. Fish (Big and flat fishes)- 1 kg
2. Chilli powder - 1 tablespoon
3. Refined vegetable oil - ¼ cup
4. Mustard seeds -1 teaspoon
5.Onion paste - ½ cup
6. Puli (soaked in water) - 4 nos
7. Salt - to taste
8. Curry leaves -1 sprig

9. Water -1 cup

Peparation method

1. Clean the fish well in salted water and make cuts on both sides.
2. Mix chilli powder with little water to form a paste and keep aside.
3. Heat oil in a pan. Add mustard seeds and allow to splutter.
4. Add the ground onion paste and fry on low heat until the oil separates and rises to the top.
5. Add chilli paste and fry until the aroma rises.
6. Add soaked puli, salt, curry leaves and water to make a gravy.
7. Place the fish in the gravy and cook, turning the fish, taking care not to let it crumble.
8. Serve hot.