Fish Mappas

Ingredients

King Fish – ½ lb, cubed

Onion – 1 medium, sliced

Green Chilly – 2, sliced

Ginger – ½ inch, sliced

Garlic – 2 pods, sliced

Mustard Seeds – ¼ tsp

Red Chilly Powder – 1 tsp

Coriander Powder – 1 tsp

Turmeric Powder – ¼ tsp

Fish Masala – ¼ tsp, optional

Kudampuli(Gambooge) – 1 piece

Thick Coconut Milk – ½ cup

Water – 1 ½ cup

Curry Leaves – 1 Sprig

Salt – to taste

Oil – for shallow frying

For Marinating

Red Chili Powder – 2 tsp

Turmeric Powder – ¼ tsp

Pepper – 1 tsp, crushed

Salt – to taste

Preparation

Marinated fish should keep aside for minimum 30 min.

Shallow fry the fish in heated oil and keep aside. In the same pan and in the same oil add mustard seeds. After it splutters add onion, green chilies and curry leaves. When onions are transparent, add ginger and garlic then add turmeric powder, red chili powder, coriander powder and fish masala .

When the masalas are done, add water bring to a boil. In medium heat add kudampuli, fried fish and salt. Cover and cook for 10-15 minutes. Now turn off the gas and add thick coconut milk and mix well.

Garnish with curry leaves.

And you are all set for a delicious fish mappas for your dear and near ones. It goes well with rice and roti.