Ingredients

• King fish - 500g
• Shallots - 5
• Tomato - 1 large
• Green chillies - 4
• Curry leaves - a few
• Grated coconut - 1 cup
• Coconut oil - 2 tbsp
• Methi - 1/4 tsp
• Chilli powder - 2 tsp
• Dhaniya powder - 1/2 tsp
• Turmeric powder - 1/4 tsp
• Tamarind pulp - 1/2 cup
• Salt to taste

How to Make Fish in Shallot-Tomato Curry

• Clean and cut the fish into medium pieces and keep aside.
• Dry roast dhaniya and chilli powder for 1 minute.
• Grind together grated coconut, powders, shallots, and tamarind pulp into a smooth paste.
• Slit the green chillies and cut tomatoes into cubes.
• Heat oil in a kadai, add methi, and fry for a second. Now add the ground masala and 2 cups of water and boil for 3 minutes.
• Now add the fish, tomatoes, and green chillies and cook for 5 to 7 minutes.
• Cover it with a lid.
• Garnish with curry leaves and the remaining oil and stir.
• Serve with boiled rice.