Fish curry (Meen kuzhambu)

Ingredients:

Tilapia fillet – ½ lb, cut into big bite sized chunks

Onion – 2, chopped

Tomatoe - 2, chopped

Garlic- 2-3 cloves , smashed

Curry leaves

Tamarind paste – 1-1½ tsp

Turmeric powder – ½ tsp

Chilli powder - as required

Mustard seeds – 1 tsp

Salt – as per taste

Preparation method :

• Add oil to a pan/kadai and once its hot, add mustard seeds.


• once they splutter, add the smashed garlic folowed by curry leaves.


• Add onion and fry till golden brown.


• Now add the tomatoes and fry till all the water from the tomatoes disappear.


• Add a little water now and mix well and then add the lemon paste and mix well.


• Add the required amount of water followed by turmeric powder, chilli powder and salt.


• Allow it to boil and become a little thicker (but not too thick).


• Now add the washed and cut fish pieces (tilapia) and allow to cook (this may take approx 6-7 minutes).


• Once the fish becomes soft and cooked, remove from flame and serve.