Chepala Pulusu (Fish Curry)

Ingredients

• Fish: 500g, steaks
• Tamarind: large lime-sized ball
• Onions: 1 large, chopped
• Tomatoes: 1, chopped
• Green Chilies: 4, slit
• Ginger-Garlic Paste: 1 tbsp
• Red Chili Powder: 2 tsp
• Turmeric Powder: 1/2 tsp
• Fenugreek Seeds: 1/4 tsp
• Oil: 3 tbsp
• Salt: to taste

Instructions

1. 1

   Soak tamarind in hot water and extract a thick pulp.

2. 2

   Heat oil in a clay pot or wide pan. Add fenugreek seeds.

3. 3

   Add onions and sauté until translucent.

4. 4

   Add ginger-garlic paste and green chilies. Fry for a minute.

5. 5

   Add tomatoes and cook until soft.

6. 6

   Add chili powder, turmeric powder, and salt. Cook for a minute.

7. 7

   Pour in the tamarind pulp and 1-2 cups of water. Bring to a boil.

8. 8

   Gently slide the fish pieces into the boiling gravy.

9. 9

   Cook on medium heat for 10-15 minutes until the fish is cooked and the gravy thickens. Do not stir too much.

10. 10

    The curry tastes best after resting for a few hours.