Kottayam Style Meen Curry

Fish - 15 Pieces
Chilli powder - 21/2 Tablespoon
Coriander powder - 1 Teaspoon (optional)
Turmeric - A pinch
Ginger ground Two Tablespoon
Garlic - 4 Cloves
Small onion sliced - 10
Curry leaves - 2 Sprig
Kodampuli - 5 Pieces
Oil - 3 Tablespoon
Mustard - ½ Teaspoon
Fenugreek powder - ¼ Teaspoon
Salt To Taste
Method of Preparation
Grind chilli powder, coriander, turmeric, garlic and ½ ginger to a paste. Soak the ‘Kodampuli’ in one cup of water. Heat oil in the pan . Splutter mustard seeds. Fry the cut onions and ginger, when brown add 2 cups of water, salt and soaked Kodampuli together with water. Boil and add fish pieces. Allow it to boil again. Add fenugreek powder and cook till gravy thickens and stir it occasionally. Season it with curry leaves. Remove from fire.