Surmai Kalvan

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Ingredients

	500 grams	Kingfish , steaks
	2 tablespoons	Oil
	1 teaspoon	Mustard Seed
	1 teaspoon	Cumin , seeds
	1 pinch	Asafoetida
	10	Curry Leaf
	2 medium	Onion , finely chopped
	1 tablespoon	Ginger-garlic paste
	2 medium	Tomato , pureed
	1 cup	Coconut Milk , thick
	1 tablespoon	Red chili powder
	1 teaspoon	Turmeric powder
	1 tablespoon	Coriander powder
	1 teaspoon	Tamarind paste
	1 cup	Water
	—	Salt , to taste
	2 tablespoons	Cilantro , chopped

Instructions

1. 1 Clean the surmai steaks and marinate with a little salt and turmeric powder. Set aside for 15 minutes.
2. 2 Heat oil in a pan and add mustard seeds. Once they splutter, add cumin seeds, asafoetida, and curry leaves.
3. 3 Add the chopped onions and sauté until they turn golden brown.
4. 4 Add ginger-garlic paste and sauté for another minute until the raw smell disappears.
5. 5 Stir in the tomato puree and cook until the oil separates from the mixture.
6. 6 Add red chili powder, turmeric powder, coriander powder, and salt. Mix well.
7. 7 Pour in the coconut milk and tamarind paste, stirring to combine.
8. 8 Add water to adjust the consistency of the gravy. Bring it to a boil.
9. 9 Gently place the marinated surmai steaks into the gravy. Cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes until the fish is cooked through.
10. 10 Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and serve hot with steamed rice.