Tangy and Spicy Madras Fish Curry

Serves - 3

Spice level - Hot

Ingredients:

Preparation :

Base Paste:

1. To a hot pan/pot add 2 tbsp. of oil and add the 1/2 cup of shallots and let it fry for 3 minutes in medium flame

2. Add 4 whole garlic and fry for a  minute
3. Add tomatoes, tamarind and sauté for 2 minutes
4. Add 1 tbsp. of THE ONE CURRY and 1 tbsp. of Red Chili powder
5. Add 1/2 tbsp. salt
6. Sauté till everything turns nice and soft
7. Let the mixture cool down and blend it into into a fine paste using hand or regular blender(make sure it is completely cool down before blending)

Curry:

1. Add the paste again to the same pan and add 11/2 cup of water and let it boil for 10 minutes in medium flame
2. After 10 minutes turn the flame down and add the fish 
3. Let it simmer for 10 more minutes

Tempering:

1.  Heat up a small pan with 2 tbsp. of oil
2. Add 1/4 tsp of mustard and fenugreek seeds 
3. Once you see spluttering add the rest of the shallots ,garlic and curry leaves and fry for 2 minutes
4. Add this tempered oil to the above curry and let it boil for 2 minutes
5. Garnish with Cilantro enjoy with Rice!!