Nellore Fish Pulusu

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Ingredients

300 grams	fish (preferably rohu or catla)
2 tablespoons	oil
1 teaspoon	mustard seeds
1 teaspoon	fenugreek seeds
2 cups	tamarind extract
1 cup	water
2 medium	onions, finely chopped
2 medium	tomatoes, chopped
3 tablespoons	red chili powder
1 teaspoon	turmeric powder
1 teaspoon	coriander powder
2 sprigs	curry leaves
1 tablespoon	ginger-garlic paste
—	salt to taste
2 tablespoons	fresh coriander leaves, 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.