Virudhunagar meen kulambu

Ingredients

Vanjarai Meen/mackarelfish  -700 g
Shallots                                  -150 g
Cumin seeds                          -11/2 tbsp
Whole red chili                      -10-12
Tamarind pulp                       -1 big lemon size
Salt                                         – to taste
Turmeric                                 -1/4 tsp
Sesame oil                              – 3-4tbsp

Method

• In a cup of warm water soak tamarind pulp for 10 minutes.then squeeze and take the juice out of it.
• In a blender first make chili powder and cumin seeds into a powder.then add the shallots to it pulse it only for few seconds

• Mix the tamarind juice and the ground masala together with another 21/2 cups of water.

• Cook until it starts boiling and the raw flavor goes completely.
• Add liberally sesame oil and cook for another 2 minutes.

• Add the cleaned fish and cook until the fish is well done .

• Serve over rice

Serves  4-6