Nethili Meen Kulambu is traditional fish curry, that is made with a clay pot. With spices,tomato ,onions and coconut. Previously when I posted Nethili Meen fry, I mentioned I will post one of my moms recipe with this fish and here it is.
Ingredients:
5-7 small size shallots
2 green chilli
15-20 fish
2 medium tomatoes, diced
1/2 tsp turmeric powder
1/4 tsp salt or to taste
1 tsp chilli powder or to taste
2 garlic clove,chopped
1/2 inch ginger,chopped
1 small cinnamon stick
2 cloves
1 tbsp oil
2 tsp poppy seeds(white or black)
4 curry leaves
1/4 cup shredded coconut
2 cups of water or as needed
cilantro to garnish
Method:
Wash and clean fish well. ( cut the head and clean) wash with some turmeric and salt. Set aside.
Place a pan on medium heat, add oil. Once oil is hot add cinnamon sticks, cloves and curry leaves.Cook util you get nice aroma.
Add chopped ginger, garlic,saute for 2-3 minutes, until raw aroma leaves.
Add shallots and chilli,cook until golden brown.
Add chopped tomato and cook for 7-10 minutes ,add 2 cups water and bring it to boil.
Add the paste to tomato and cook for 10 minutes on medium-low. (add more water if needed as per the gravy consistency)
Once the coconut mixture comes to boil and thickens little add the fish that is marinating and cook for 5-8 minutes.(Don't overcook the fish as it cooks very fast)
Garnish with cilantro.serve with plain rice.
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