rohu in tamarind paste

fish is my all time favourate. i learned to cook fish by seeing my mom cooking it in her kitchen. she cooks excellent fish curry. now i'm staying miles away from my home town, but the taste of my mom's recipe still lingers on my mouth. here in shillong sea fish is a rare sight. but rohu (fresh water fish) is abundant here. so i cook rohu in kerala style.

rohu-1kg sliced

onion-1 large finely chopped

green chillies-6 nos finely chopped

ginger-1tbs finely chopped

garlic-1 pod finely chopped

curry leaves- few

tamarind pulp/paste-3 tbs

coconut oil- 3tbs

methi seeds- 4-5 nos

tomatoes- 3 small finley chopped

chilly pdr-3 tsp

turmeric pdr- 2tsp

salt- as per taste

marinade the fish slices with salt and turmeric.

in a pan heat oil and put methi seeds andallow it to splutter.

add half the onion and fry till crispy.

then add rest of the onion, chilly, garlic,ginger and curry leaves and fry for 2-3 mins on high flame.

add tomatoes and close the lid and cook till the oil seperates.

add chilly pdr and saute for few secs.

add tamarind paste and 2-3 tbs water and boil the gravy.

add fish pieces and 1/4 cup of water and close the lid and cook the fish till tender.

serve hot with steamed rice.