Fish Kulambu

All fishes are protein rich and provides good vitamin contribution with less carbohydrate and cholestrol. Also they are rich in iron,calcium...fishes contains Omega 3 which is good for proper functioning of heart.... Fish kulambu can be made and substituted for different varities of fishes. They taste hot n spicy. Here goes the recipe for fish kulambu...

All u need...!!!
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1. Fish - 6-8 pieces( any kind..I used Salmon)
2. Tamarind - size of lemon
3. Onion - 1 big
4. Tomato - 1
5. Red Chilli - 2
6. Curry Leaves
7. Fenugreek seeds - 1/2 tsp
8. Mustard - 1 tsp
9. Cumin seeds - 1 tsp
10. Hing
11. Turmeric powder - 1 tsp
12. Red chilli powder - 1 - 1 1/2 tsp
13. Oil - 2 tsp
14. Cilantro
15. Garlic - 4-5 pieces

How u go on making it...
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1. Clean and marinate the fish pieces with turmeric powder and salt. Keep them aside.
2. In a bowl soak the tamarind in water and keep them aside.
2. Heat a non stick pan. When hot add oil.
3. Add mustard, cumin seeds and hing. When mustard begins to splutter add the fenugreek seeds and fry them.
4. Now add chillies and onions and fry them till onion turns brown.
5. Add garlic and mix them well and fry.
6. Once the smell eases add curry leaves and tomatoes.
7. Mix them well and cook for 4-5 mins.
8. Now add the turmeric powder, red chilli poder and tamarind juice(extracted). Add salt and mix them well. Close the lid and allow them for 8-10 mins till the raw smell of the powder eases.
9. Add the marinated fish pieces to this mixture and mix them slowly. Do not close the lid once fish is added.
10. Turn the fish pieces to the other side after sometime. Once the fish is cooked garnish them with cilantro. Transfer them to a bowl and server hot

This dish can be had with hot rice or with dosa n idlies.