Fish Masala Fry / Viral Fish Fry

Ingredients:

4-5 fish pieces

2 tbsp kashmiri chilli powder

1/2 tsp turmeric powder

salt to taste

2 tbsp coconut oil

gooseberry sized tamarind / 1/4 cup tamarind water

6 shallots, crushed

6 garlic cloves, crushed

1 sprig curry leaves

1 tsp chilli flakes

Preparation:

1. Soak tamarind in 1/4 cup of water, extract its juice and keep it aside.
2. In a pan, add coconut oil, kashmiri chilli powder, turmeric powder and salt and mix well.
3. Switch on the flame and saute over low flame until the raw aroma disappears.
4. Add crushed shallots, garlic and curry leaves and saute well.
5. Add chilli flakes and tamarind extract and mix well and let it simmer.
6. Add the fish pieces and gently mix to coat it with the masala.
7. Cook until the fish is done on both sides and the gravy thickens and well coated with the fish.
8. Remove from the flame and serve hot...