Fish Masala

• White fish- 1 lb (skinned & cut into chunks)
• Grated coconut- 2/3 cup
• Large onion- 1 (chopped)
• Tomatoes- 2 (chopped)
• Grated ginger- 1 tablespoon
• Chopped green chilies- 1
• Red chili powder- 1 tsp
• Turmeric powder- 1/4 tsp
• Fennel seeds - 1/4 tsp
• Juice of tamarind- 4 tablespoons
• Curry leaves- 5
• Salt to taste
• Oil- 5 tablespoons

Heat the oil in a pan and fry the coconut, fennel seeds and 3/4th of the onion until golden. Add chili powder and turmeric powder and stir-fry for a minute. Grind this in a food processor.

Fry the remaining onions until golden brown. Remove from oil and set aside.

Heat the tamarind juice in a pan over low heat. Add the ground spices, ginger, green chili and tomatoes. When the mixture starts boiling add the fish and salt. Cook for 10-15 minutes or until the fish is tender. Now add the fried onions and sprinkle the curry leaves. Serve hot.