Kerala Fish Curry - My Mother's style

There are different methods to prepare Fish curry. I don't prepare fish curry in one particular way.. I just prepare it based on the ingredients Ive got .... So today I'm going to prepare Fish Curry in my Mother's style... No matter how different i try to prepare Fish Curry, My Mothers Preparation has always hit the top ... and i love it especially the next day :)

So here s what you ll need for Kerala Fish Curry in my Mother s Style:

Ingredients:
Fish Fillets - 4 ( Washed and cut into bite size pieces)

Raw Mango pieces - 6 to 7

Small Onions - 10
Garlic - 5 cloves

Green chillies - 2 to 3
tamarind ( soaked in water and juice extracted)
Chilli Powder - 1 1/2 to 2 tbsp
Coriander Powder - 3 tbsp
turmeric powder - 1/2 tbsp
Coconut milk - 1 cup ( optional)
Mustard seeds - 1 tbsp
curry leaves - few
Coconut Oil

For Fish Curry - My Mother's Style:

• Wash the fish and cut into pieces. Keep aside
• To the tamarind juice extract add chilli powder, coriander powder and turmeric powder and keep aside
• Heat oil in pan. When hot, add mustard seeds, curry leaves, chopped garlic, chopped onions, and fry till golden brown.
• Add the tamarind paste and let it cook till the oil separates out.
• Then add the mango pieces and required water based on the consistency you want and let it boil for 5 mins. ( I don't have it and so Ive not added it ). Add required salt.
• Now, add the fish. Once you add the fish, make sure you don't stir much and that you don't beak the fish pieces. Let it cook for 5 to 10 mins.
• Finally add the coconut milk, adjust taste with salt and let it come to a boil. Turn off flame.
• Serve hot!!!

Tips:

1. Use small onions for a unique and excellent taste.
2. Adding the optional items will also add a lot of taste.

Enjoy Fish Curry with Steamed Rice. It would taste great the next day !!! :))