Nellore Fish Pulusu

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Ingredients

	300 grams	Fish , firm white fillets
	2 tablespoons	Oil
	1 teaspoon	Mustard Seed
	1 teaspoon	Fenugreek Seed
	2 cups	Tamarind , extract
	1 cup	Water
	2 medium	Onion , finely chopped
	2 medium	Tomato , chopped
	3 tablespoons	Red chili powder
	1 teaspoon	Turmeric powder
	1 teaspoon	Coriander powder
	2 sprigs	Curry Leaf
	1 tablespoon	Ginger-garlic paste
	—	Salt , to taste
	2 tablespoons	Cilantro , chopped

Instructions

1. 1 Clean the fish pieces and set aside.
2. 2 Heat oil in a pan and add mustard seeds and fenugreek seeds. Allow them to splutter.
3. 3 Add chopped onions and sauté until they turn golden brown.
4. 4 Add ginger-garlic paste and sauté for a minute until the raw smell disappears.
5. 5 Add chopped tomatoes and cook until they become soft.
6. 6 Stir in red chili powder, turmeric powder, coriander powder, and salt. Mix well.
7. 7 Pour in the tamarind extract and water. Bring the mixture to a boil.
8. 8 Add the fish pieces gently into the boiling mixture.
9. 9 Add curry leaves and simmer on low heat for about 15-20 minutes until the fish is cooked and the flavors are well absorbed.
10. 10 Garnish with fresh coriander leaves before serving.