Chepala pulusu(Fish curry)

Fish, a rich content of omega 3 fatty acids.

Ingredients:                    
1 kg rohu fish
1/2 tsp mustard seeds
2 pinches fenugreek seeds
1 large onion(slice them)
1 tsp ginger garlic paste
2 cups extracted tamarind water
1sprig curryleaves
5 green chillies(slit them)
2-3 tsp red chillipowder
1 tsp chopped coriander leaves
salt
oil

Masala paste:
1 1/2 tsp poppy seeds
1 tsp coriander powder
5 cloves
1/2 inch cinnamon
2  tsp grated coconut

Preparation:

• Wash the fish pieces with salt thrice.Now apply little salt,red chilli powder and oil  and keep it aside.
• Make a paste of items called under masala paste.

Process:

• Heat  oil in a wide bottomed cooking utensil,add mustard seeds and fenugreek seeds.When they start spluttering add onions and fry.
• Add ginger garlic paste fry for a min and mix in salt and red chillipowder.
•  Pour in tamarind extact ,cover and cook it for a boil.
• When it starts boiling add masla paste and curry leaves and cook for 3 min with cover on.
• Check for the seasoning ,now add the fish pieces and green chillies.
• The fish pieces should be completely immersed in the soup,if not add water.
• Now cover it and cook for 15 min on high flame(check in between) ie until the soup thickens.
• So the yummy and spicy fish curry is ready,garnish with coriander leaves and serve with plain rice. 

Tips:The marinated fish pieces can be slightly fried in oil for 2 min on each side and then added in the boiling soup

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