Nellore Chepala Pulusu

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Ingredients

500 grams	fresh fish (Rohu or Catla)
2 tablespoons	tamarind pulp
2 tablespoons	cooking oil
1 teaspoon	mustard seeds
1 teaspoon	fenugreek seeds
2 medium	onions, finely chopped
2 medium	tomatoes, chopped
2 tablespoons	ginger-garlic paste
1 teaspoon	turmeric powder
2 teaspoons	red chili powder
1 teaspoon	coriander powder
1 teaspoon	cumin powder
1 cup	water
—	salt to taste
2 sprigs	curry leaves
2 tablespoons	fresh coriander leaves, chopped

Instructions

1. 1 Clean the fish thoroughly and cut it into medium-sized pieces.
2. 2 In a bowl, mix the tamarind pulp with a little water and set aside.
3. 3 Heat oil in a pan and add mustard seeds and fenugreek seeds. Let them splutter.
4. 4 Add the chopped onions and sauté until they turn golden brown.
5. 5 Add the ginger-garlic paste and sauté for a couple of minutes until the raw smell disappears.
6. 6 Add the chopped tomatoes and cook until they become soft and mushy.
7. 7 Add turmeric powder, red chili powder, coriander powder, and cumin powder. Mix well.
8. 8 Pour in the tamarind pulp and water, and bring the mixture to a boil.
9. 9 Add salt to taste and the curry leaves.
10. 10 Carefully add the fish pieces to the boiling mixture and reduce the heat to a simmer.
11. 11 Cover and cook for about 15-20 minutes, or until the fish is cooked through and the flavors have melded together.
12. 12 Garnish with fresh coriander leaves before serving.