Nethi Chepala Pulusu

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Ingredients

500 grams	nethi chepalu (Indian catfish)
2 tablespoons	tamarind pulp
1 cup	onions, finely chopped
2 tablespoons	ginger-garlic paste
3 tablespoons	red chili powder
1 teaspoon	turmeric powder
2 tablespoons	coriander powder
1 teaspoon	fenugreek seeds
1 teaspoon	mustard seeds
2 tablespoons	curry leaves
3 tablespoons	oil
—	salt to taste
2 cups	water
2 tablespoons	fresh coriander leaves, chopped

Instructions

1. 1 Clean the nethi chepalu thoroughly and set aside.
2. 2 In a bowl, mix the tamarind pulp with 2 cups of water and set aside.
3. 3 Heat oil in a pan and add mustard seeds and fenugreek seeds. Allow them to splutter.
4. 4 Add the chopped onions and curry leaves. Sauté until the onions turn golden brown.
5. 5 Add the ginger-garlic paste and sauté for another 2 minutes.
6. 6 Add the red chili powder, turmeric powder, and coriander powder. Mix well and cook for 1 minute.
7. 7 Pour in the tamarind water mixture and add salt to taste. Bring it to a boil.
8. 8 Gently add the fish pieces into the boiling mixture.
9. 9 Reduce the heat to medium and let it simmer for about 15-20 minutes or until the fish is cooked and the flavors are well absorbed.
10. 10 Garnish with fresh coriander leaves before serving.