Kerala Fish Fry
(Karimeen Pollichathu)

Serves: 4  Cooking time (approx.): 14 minutes Style: Kerala Non-Vegetarian 500  grams skinless firm white fish slices or pieces well washed 1  tablespoon(s) finely sliced garlic 1  tablespoon(s) ginger juliennes 4  green chillies slit 1  medium onion(s) finely sliced 1  teaspoon(s) red chilli powder ½  teaspoon(s) turmeric powder 1  small raw mango sliced or tomato chopped 2  cup(s) water 1  sprig(s) curry leaves 2  tablespoon(s) oil salt to taste Heat the oil in a heavy-bottomed pan till hot. Add the garlic, ginger, green chillies and onions. Saute for about 4  minutes. Add the turmeric powder, red chilli powder, curry leaves and salt. Saute briefly. Add the water and raw mango slices / chopped tomato. Bring to a boil. Drop in the fish and mix gently. Cover and cook on low for about 10  minutes or till the fish is cooked and the gravy is semi-dry. TIP: For a sour taste, either vinegar, lime juice or tamarind paste can be used in place of raw mango or tomato. Serve hot with: warm Lacy Rice and Coconut Pancakes (Appam) and / or steamed rice.

 
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