Meen Kozhambu

Ingredients

Fish - 10 pieces
Onion - 1 (chop as long slices)
Tomato -1 (finely chopped)
Garlic pods - 3
Turmeric powder - 1/2 spoon
Red chilli powder - 1/2 spoon
Coriander powder - 1 spoon
Cumin powder - 1/4 spoon
Sombu - 1/2 spoon
Fenugreek - 1/4 spoon
Mustard - 1/4 spoon
Curry leaves - for seasoning
Tamarind - a small lemon size (or 1/2 spoon paste)
Coriander leaves - to garnish
Salt - as needed
Oil - 2 spoon

Method
1. Wash the fish and remove the fins. Cut into medium size pieces
2. In a kadai, add oil; When oil is warm - add Mustard, fenugreek, sombu, curry leaves and fry for 30 seconds
3. Add Onions and Garlic pods and fry till onion turns transparent
4. Add tomato and turmeric powder and fry for 1 minute
5. Add chilli powder, coriander powder, cumin powder and add water till the ingredients are slightly immersed
6. Let it boil for 3 minutes
7. Add the tamarind juice and let it boil for 5 mins
8. Add the fish pieces and ensure that the masala is spread on the pieces; Keep it closed for 10 mins
9. slowly turn the fish pieces once; it might break if handled rough
10. Cook for 5 minutes / till the curry becomes slightly thick
11. Yummy Meen kozhambu is ready!!!