Fish Kulambu

In the list of non vegetarian items, my vote will always go for Fish items. My second entry for fish is a fish kulambu. Its a simple kara kulambu in which fish will be floating. Hahaha..I just added some grounded coconut paste to it, as I like it that way. But its optional. 

Ingredients:

Fish - 1/2 kg 

Pearl Onion - 10

Garlic Pods - 20 (Depending on the size)

Tomato - 1

Green Chilly - 2 (Split in between)

Kulambu Milagai Thool - 2 tbsp

Tamarind - Lemon Sized

Salt - To taste

To Grind:

Pearl Onion - 10

Coconut - 3 tbsp

Saunf - 1 tsp

Cumin Seeds - 1 tsp

Peppercorns - 1 tsp

Method:

Roast all the ingredients except coconut mentioned to grind with 1 tsp of oil. Add the coconut and grind it together to a smooth paste and keep it aside. 

Soak the tamarind in water and get a thick extract. Mince the onion and tomato. 

Clean the fish properly and slice it to the appropriate size. 

In the kadai, add 2 tsp of oil and season the kulambu with mustard seeds, urad dhal and curry leaves. 

Add the onion, garlic and tomato. Saute well till the raw smell goes off. 

Add the tamarind extract, Kulambu milagai thool and salt. Close it with a lid and cook it for 10 mins. Add the Fish pieces and cook it 2 mins. Once the fish is half cooked, add the ground paste and cook for 5 more mins. 

Don't stir too much, as the fish might get broken. Stir it from the bottom carefully. Serve hot with Rice.