Ingredients: 1. 4 mackerel; cut into four equal sized pieces (head included) 2. 3-4 tbsp vegetable oil 3. 1 medium onion; finely chopped 4. For the coconut paste: • 10 dried Kashmiri chillies, soaked in warm water for at least 15 minutes • 2 tbsp coriander seeds • 1 inch ginger, diced • 1 cup fresh grated coconut 5. 1 tsp turmeric powder
6. 2-3 tbsp tamarind paste 7. 10 Tirphal (or Sichuan peppercorns) 8. Salt, to season 9. 3 sprigs coriander leaves; finely chopped #Method:• Heat 2 tbsp oil in a pan and sauté the chopped onions till it softens and turns light brown. Keep aside to cool. • Grind together the onion with soaked chillies, coriander seeds, ginger and coconut with enough water to make a thick, smooth paste. • Heat the remaining oil in another deep pan and add the ground coconut paste. On low heat, fry the paste for about 5 minutes. • Add turmeric and continue to fry on low heat for another 2-3 minutes taking care not to burn. • Next add the tamarind paste and mix well to combine. Add 2 cups of water, season with salt and bring to boil. • Add the fish pieces carefully and lower heat to simmer gently. Also add the tirphal or peppercorns. • Cook covered for 5 minutes then mix lightly without breaking the fish pieces. Add more water if necessary. Continue to cook till the fish pieces are done. • Garnish with coriander leaves. • Serve warm with rice and enjoy 100+ varieties of seafood | Customised cuts | Chemical-free | Supreme quality. Supreme Seafood Home Delivery in chennai
