Madras Fish curry/ Chennai Fish Curry

MADRAS FISH CURRY/ CHENNAI FISH CURRY

Hello every one,

Welcome to the blog. This is a very common Fish dish in South. It is very famous as Madras Fish Curry/ Chennai Fish Curry. Some people also call it as East Coast Fish Curry. South Indian Fish Curries are usually a bit sour and goes well with Steamed Rice. I am sure by end of reading this recipe you will be able to prepare at your home as I am attaching step by step method.

S.NO	INGREDIENTS	QTY	UNIT
1	Fish	180	gm
2	Refined Oil	40	ml
3	Mustard Seeds	15	gm
4	Fenugreek Seeds	15	gm
5	Shallots(Peeled)	30	gm
6	Blanched tomato puree	3	No’s
7	Green Chilly	3	No’s
8	Chili Powder	1	Tbsp.
9	Turmeric Powder	1	Tsp.
10	Mustard Seeds	1	Tsp.
11	Fenugreek Seeds	1	Tsp.
12	Shallots(Peeled)	10	No’s
13	Tamarind pulp	1/2	Cup
14	Whole garlic	10	No’s
15	Ginger Juliennes	1/2	Piece
12	Salt	To	Taste

Basic Mise-in Place

METHOD:

* Wash the fish, marinate with salt and turmeric powder. Keep it a side for at least 30 minutes.

* Make mixture out of Chili powder, turmeric powder and tamarind pulp.    

* Blanch the tomatoes and make a puree out of that. Keep a side.

* Heat Oil in a pan. Add Mustard seeds and fenugreek seeds.

* Once the seeds get crackle add whole garlic and ginger juliennes.

* Add Curry leaves in to it.  

* Add Dry chilies and chopped green chilies, then sauté it.

* Add peeled Shallots and sauté it for some time.

* Add the tamarind mixture in to it, Mix it well.

* Cook it for 4-5 minutes in slow flame.

* Add Tomato puree and mix it well.         

* Mix it well.    

* Add little water.

* Add marinated fish in to the pan.      

* Cook in slow flame.

* Add chopped coriander leaves once the fish is cooked properly.  

* Garnish it with fried Curry leaves and fried Chilly.

* Serve Hot with steamed rice.