Chennai fish kurma

Ingredients

Anchovies ½ kg

Onion chopped 1

Tomato 2

Green chilli 2

Ginger garlic paste 1 tsp

Fennel seeds 1 tsp

Cinnamon 1

Cloves 2

Curry leaf 2 sprigs

Turmeric powder ½ tsp

Chilli powder 1 tsp

Coconut paste ¼ cup

Coriander leaves 2 tbsp

Tamarind extracts 4 tbsp

Salt and oil as required

Preparation

1.      Clean and marinate fish with turmeric powder and salt for 15 min

2.      In a pan add oil,fennel seeds,cinnamon,cloves and curry leaf

3.      Add onion,ginger garlic paste and green chilli.saute well

4.      Add tomatoes and cook till it blends

5.      Add turmeric powder,chilli powder and salt

6.      Add coconut paste and ¼ cup water

7.      Add anchovies and bring it to boil

8.      Add tamarind extract and coriander leaves

9.      Cook till fish is done

Serve with rice,idli or dosai