Pondicherry Fish Curry

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Ingredients

	300 grams	White Fish , firm
	2 tablespoons	Vegetable oil
	1 teaspoon	Mustard Seed
	1 teaspoon	Fenugreek Seed
	1 cup	Onion , finely chopped
	2 cloves	Garlic , minced
	1 inch	Ginger , minced
	2	Green Chili , slit
	1 cup	Tomato , chopped
	1 teaspoon	Turmeric powder
	1 teaspoon	Red chili powder
	1 teaspoon	Coriander powder
	1 cup	Coconut Milk , thick
	1 cup	Water
	—	Salt , to taste
	1 tablespoon	Tamarind paste
	2 tablespoons	Cilantro , chopped

Instructions

1. 1 Clean and cut the fish into medium-sized pieces.
2. 2 Heat vegetable oil in a pan over medium heat.
3. 3 Add mustard seeds and fenugreek seeds, and let them splutter.
4. 4 Add the chopped onions and sauté until they turn golden brown.
5. 5 Add minced garlic, ginger, and green chilies, and sauté for another 2 minutes.
6. 6 Add the chopped tomatoes and cook until they become soft and mushy.
7. 7 Stir in turmeric powder, red chili powder, and coriander powder, and cook for 1 minute.
8. 8 Pour in the coconut milk and water, and bring the mixture to a gentle boil.
9. 9 Add salt and tamarind paste, and mix well.
10. 10 Gently add the fish pieces to the curry and cook on low heat for 10-12 minutes, or until the fish is cooked through.
11. 11 Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and serve hot.