Nethilimeen Kuzhambu is a very tasty dish .Nethili / Anchovy is one of the tastiest fish .
The blend with spices with tamarind and coconut milk makes this curry a very delicious one .
Usually fish curry tastes better the next day when the gravy is soaked with fish and the flavour is highly
enriched.
Serves : 3-4
Cooking Time : 30 min
Ingredients :
Ne thilimeen 150 gms
Fenugreek ¼ tsp
Mustard ¼ tsp
Urad dhal ¼ tsp
Garlic 4-5 ( chopped )
Onions 10 - 15 no ( chopped )
Curry leaves a few
Red chilly 1
Tamarind extract 2-3 tbsp
Tomatoes 2-3 ( chopped )
Coconut milk ¾ cup
Salt to taste
Fry in oil & grind :
Small onions a handful
Red chilly 4-5 ( to taste )
Turmeric ¼ tsp
Coriander seeds 11/4 tbsp
Castor oil 1 tsp
Method :
In a pan heat oil ,throw in fenugreek ,allow it to splutter.
Throw in mustard ,urad dhal allow it to splutter .
Throw in garlic ,onions ,curry leaves ,red chilly ,let it change colour.
Add tomatoes ,let it get mushy .
Add the ground paste ,give it a mix.
Add water (11/2 cup ) and let it cook till raw smell fades away.
Add tamarind extract and give it a boil.
Now add the nethilimeen ,give a gentle stir .
Close and cook . ( 5-7 min )
Open the lid ,switch off the stove .
Add coconut milk and give it a shake.
Garnish with coriander leaves.
Serve hot / cold with rice /rice roti /dosa /idly.
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