MEEN MAPPAS | KERALA FISH CURRY WITH COCONUT MILK

MEEN MAPPAS | KERALA FISH CURRY WITH COCONUT MILK | മീന്‍ മപ്പാസ്‌

INGREDIENTS : 

1. Fish cut into medium size pieces- 10 to 12 pieces 
2. Shallots/Chumannulli (sliced)-10 nos 
3. Ginger and garlic crushed-1 tbsp 
4. Turmeric powder- 1/2 tsp 
5. Fenugreek powder/Uluva podi- 1/4 tsp(optional) 
6. Coriander powder- 3/4 tbsp 
7. Kashmiri chili powder- 1 1/2 tbsp 
8. Tomato chopped- 1 small 
9. Kudampuli/Kokum soaked in water- 2 -3 pieces 
10. Thin Coconut milk -2 cups 
11. Thick Coconut milk- 1/2 cup 
12. Curry leaves- 1 sprig 
13. Mustard seeds 
14. Oil 
15. Salt to taste. 

INSTRUCTIONS : 

• Heat oil in a pan,add mustard seeds and let it splutter. 
• Add curry leaves,ginger and garlic ,saute well. 
• Add sliced shallots and saute till it turns golden brown. 
• Reduce the flame to low ,add turmeric powder,coriander powder ,chili powder and fenugreek powder.Saute for 3 to 4 minutes ,stirring continuously. 
• Add chopped tomatoes and saute till it is completely cooked. 
• Now slowly add thin coconut milk .Stir well.(add more water if you require more gravy) 
• Add kudampuli and salt to taste.Cover and let it boil. 
• Once it starts to boil add the fish pieces and swirl the pan lightly.Cover and cook till done. 
• When the fish is cooked and gravy is thick, add thick coconut milk and swirl the pan lightly. 
• Simmer for 2 minutes.(Do not allow it to boil.) 
• Serve with rice.

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