Ambotik Fish Curry-SK Khazana

Ingredients list for Ambotik Fish Curry-SK Khazana

• 2 Medium pomfrets cut into 1/2 inch thick pieces
• 1 teaspoon Cumin seeds (jeera)
• 1 tablespoon Coriander seeds (sabut dhania)
• 1 cup Fresh coconut scraped
• 6 Cloves
• 1 inch Cinnamon
• 6-8 Dried red chillies
• 1 inch Ginger finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon Garlic finely chopped
• 1 1/2 tablespoons Vinegar
• 1/4 teaspoon Turmeric powder
• teaspoon Salt
• 3 tablespoons Oil
• 2 Medium onions finely chopped
• 2-3 Green chillies slit
• 1 1/2 tablespoons Tamarind pulp
• 1 teaspoon Fresh coriander leaves finely chopped
• for garnish Fresh coriander sprigs

Method

1. Put cumin seeds and coriander seeds in a non-stick pan and dry roast till fragrant. Transfer into a bowl and let it cool.
2. Put the roasted spiced into a blender jar. Add coconut, cloves, cinnamon, red chillies, ginger, garlic, vinegar and a little water and grind to a smooth paste.
3. Take fish pieces in a bowl, add turmeric powder and salt and mix well. Set aside to marinate for 15 minutes.
4. Heat oil in a deep non-stick pan. Add onions and sauté till translucent. Add the prepared paste. Rinse the grinder jar with 2 cups water, add to the pan and mix well.
5. Add salt and green chillies, mix well and bring the mixture to a boil. Add marinated fish pieces and tamarind pulp and mix well.
6. Add coriander leaves, cover and cook till the fish is fully done.
7. Garnish with coriander sprigs and serve hot.