Coconut Fish Masala

Category:          Main course
Cooking time:   45 minutes
Serves:              4


Coconut fish masala is a traditional Kerala recipe with some tangy and spicy flavors.
This can be prepared in many ways. Here, first the fish is fried and then added to masala.


Ingredients:

1  kg  Fish fillets                        

2  tsp Poppy seeds                      

1/2  Dry coconut                      

12  Green chillies                    

2  tbsp  Lemon juice                        

5  Onions                              

1/2  tsp Turmeric powder                

1  tsp  Ginger garlic paste            

1 Bay leaf                            

3-4  Cloves                              

1 Bunch coriander              

Water as needed

Oil for cooking

Salt to taste.


Method:

1. Make a paste of poppy seeds, dry coconut and green chillies using a little
    quantity of water.

2. Marinate the fish with salt, turmeric powder,  2 teaspoon lemon juice and
    keep aside for half an hour.

3. Fry the fillets.

4. Chop the onions finely. Heat oil in a pan, add bay leaf, cloves, salt and the
    chopped onions.

5. Fry until the onions turn golden brown and then add the masala paste.

6. Cook till the oil starts leaving the sides of the pan. Add the fried fish to the masala.

7. Cook for few minutes on low flame. Add lemon juice as per your taste.

8. Garnish with finely chopped coriander. Serve hot with white rice.

Tip:

Do not overcook the fish as it loses the flavor and moisture.  Freshness of the
fish can affect the cooking time.

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