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.
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.
