Chettinad Meen Kuzhambu

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Ingredients

	300 grams	Fish , fresh
	2 tablespoons	Oil
	1 teaspoon	Mustard Seed
	1 teaspoon	Fenugreek Seed
	1 teaspoon	Cumin , seeds
	1 cup	Shallot , finely chopped
	2 tablespoons	Ginger-garlic paste
	2 cups	Tamarind , extract
	2 tablespoons	Masala Powder , Chettinad
	1 teaspoon	Turmeric powder
	1 teaspoon	Red chili powder
	1 cup	Tomato , chopped
	2 sprigs	Curry Leaf
	—	Salt , to taste
	1 tablespoon	Cilantro , chopped

Instructions

1. 1 Clean and cut the fish into medium-sized pieces.
2. 2 Heat oil in a pan and add mustard seeds, fenugreek seeds, and cumin seeds. Let them splutter.
3. 3 Add the chopped shallots and sauté until they turn golden brown.
4. 4 Add ginger-garlic paste and sauté until the raw smell disappears.
5. 5 Add chopped tomatoes and cook until they become soft and mushy.
6. 6 Add turmeric powder, red chili powder, and Chettinad masala powder. Mix well.
7. 7 Pour in the tamarind extract and bring it to a boil.
8. 8 Add salt to taste and let the mixture simmer for about 10 minutes.
9. 9 Add the fish pieces and curry leaves. Cook on medium heat until the fish is cooked through, about 10-12 minutes.
10. 10 Garnish with chopped coriander leaves before serving.