Andhra Chepala Pulusu – Andhra Fish Curry

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Prep Time 15 Minutes

Cooking Time 25 Minutes

Servings 2-3

Rating

Fish Curry is renowned among lip smacking curries. Follow the easy preparation process and try this tasty Andhra fish curry at home. Serve it as a main course for any get-together party.

Ingredients

7Fish pieces
1 cup finely choppedOnions
6Green chilies
2 teaspoonsGinger garlic paste
1 teaspoonCumin powder
2 teaspoonsRed chili powder
10 leavesCurry leaves
1 cupTamarind juice
2 tablespoonsCoriander leaves
Saltto taste
½ cupOil
½ teaspoonMustard seeds
¼ teaspoonMethi seeds

Directions

Step1Place a pan on flame and add oil to it.
Step2Add mustard seeds and methi seeds. Let them splutter for few seconds.
Step3Add chopped onions and green chilies to it.
Step4Fry them till onions turn golden brown in color.
Step5Add ginger garlic paste and fry for 3 minutes.
Step6Add turmeric powder, coriander powder, cumin powder, red chili powder and salt.
Step7Mix them well and fry them for 30 seconds.
Step8Add tamarind juice and bring them to boil for about 10 minutes.
Step9Now add the fish pieces carefully to the pan and mix it well with the ingredients slowly.
Step10Cover it with lid and cook it on low flame for about 10 minutes until the sauce thickens or till the oil start separating from the gravy.
Step11Adjust salt and off the flame.
Step12Garnish it with chopped coriander leaves.

Try to stir just once or twice as continuous stirring may lead to breaking of fish pieces. Do not serve it hot.

Serve it after couple of hours of cooking as the fish pieces absorb the tangy flavor and spices. Also try Easy Fish Fry Recipe at times if you are bored with the tangy fish curry and have it as side dish with South Indian Rasam.

-Neelima