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Ingredients for Surmai Fish Curry:
(Tsp- Teaspoon; Tbsp- Tablespoon )
– Fish Steaks – 500 gms (King Mackerel/Surmai/Vanjaram)
For the Masala Paste: – Coriander Seeds- 1.5 tsp – Cumin Seeds- 1.5 tsp – Kashmiri Chillies- 5 – Black Peppercorns- 8 – Tamarind Juice/Pulp- 4 tbsp – Salt- 1/2 tsp
Other Ingredients: – Grated Onion- 2 small (100 gms) – Green Chillies, slit- 3 – Ginger Garlic paste- 1.5 tsp – Coconut Milk- 1 US cup measure – Salt- 3/4 tsp – Groundnut Oil or any white oil – 3 tbsp – Coriander leaves, chopped- 3 tbsp
Preparation:
– Take thick steaks/fillets of King Fish/Surmai. Wash and pat dry. Set aside. – Dry roast the Coriander seeds, Cumin seeds, Black Peppercorns & Kashmiri Chillies in a pan on low heat for 2-3 minutes. Set aside to cool. – Soak small lemon sized tamarind in water to take out pulp/juice. Once soaked, take out 4 tbsp juice from it. You can use readymade tamarind pulp too but use less quantity since that tends to be very sour. – To make the Masala Paste, add the roasted & cooled spices in a grinder and grind to a coarse powder. Now add the tamarind pulp and 1/2 tsp salt. Grind it to a smooth paste by adding 3-4 tbsp water. – Grate the onions and slit the green chillies. – Prepare the coconut milk by blending together coconut pulp with water. Strain the coconut using a cloth or sieve/strainer. You can also use readymade coconut milk.
Process:
– Heat the groundnut oil in a pan and add the slit green chillies. Give a stir and add the grated onion. Mix and fry on medium heat for around 5-6 mins till onion changes colour. – Now add the ginger garlic paste, give a mix and fry on low heat for 2 mins. – Add the Masala paste (made in the grinder) and mix it well. – Add the turmeric & red chilli powders and fry on medium heat for 4-5 mins till oil separates. – Now add 1 cup coconut milk and 200 ml water and give a mix. Add 3/4 tsp salt. Cook on low heat for around 2-3 mins till oil separates. – Give a mix and add the King/Surmai fish steaks and give a gentle stir. – Cover & cook on low heat for around 15 mins. – Shake the pan gently to mix. – Garnish with chopped coriander leaves and simmer for around 2 mins. – Serve with white rice.
