Nethili Meen Kuzhambhu

1: Heat a pan, add groundnut oil.

2: Add mustard, cumin, fenugreek, black peppercorns, and let it crackle.

3: Add curry leaves, green chillies, and let it crackle for a few more seconds.

4: Add the garlic cloves and sauté for a few seconds.

5: Add the shallots and sauté till it turns translucent.

6: Add the tomatoes and sauté for 2 minutes.

7: Add the masala powders and mix for a minute.

8: Cook the tomatoes till they turn mashy.

9: Add water and bring it to a boil.

10: Dissolve the tamarind and add the water to the mixture and mix gently.

11: Add the fish.

12: Add salt, mix well.

13: Cover and cook the mixture for 5 minutes.

14: Bring the mixture to a boil, add coriander leaves, and take it off the flame.

15: Garnish with coriander leaves and serve it hot with rice.