Pomfret Fish Gravy / Meen kuzhambu

Ingredients:

1. Pomfret Fish - 1 no
2. Onions medium size (finely chopped) - 1 no
3. Tomato (small) - 1 no
4. Tamarind Juice - 2 to 3 tbsp
5. Fenugreek Seeds - 1/4 tsp
6. Fennel Seeds/sombu - 1/4 tsp
7. Curry Leaves - 5 to 6 nos
8. Turmeric Powder - 1/2 tsp
9. Red Chilli Powder - 1 tsp
10. Coriander Powder - 2 to 3 tsp
11. Sesame Oil - 2 to 3 tbsp
12. Salt to Taste

Method:

Wash the fish with turmeric and salt ,set aside. Heat Sesame oil(u can add any oil,but this gives extra flavour) in a skillet/kadai & fry fenugreek seeds, fennel seeds/sombu ,fry for 1 min.Now add onions,curry leaves,fry until the onions turn golden brown . When it turns golden brown,add vertically sliced tomato,turmeric powder & saute for a while . Then add the red chilli powder ,coriander powder & saute well until the raw smell goes & gives out oil on sides .Then add tamarind juice ,salt,required amount of water. Bring it to a boil ,check for the salt & spicy.Now add the fish to the boiling gravy ,close the skillet/kadai with a lid & cook for about 8 to 10 mins in a medium flame (don't keep in high flame).Cook the gravy/kolumbu to desired consistency .Do not over-cook and break the fish. Serve it with hot rice .......