Karimeen Mappas
Karimeen – 1/2 kg, cleaned
Turmeric powder – 1/4 – 1/2 tsp
Chili powder – 1/2 – 1 tsp
Pepper powder – 1/2tsp
Vinegar – 1 tsp
Salt
Onion – 1 big, sliced finely
Ginger & garlic – 1 tbsp each, finely sliced
Green chili – 4-5
Tomato – 1 big, sliced
Cardamom – 2
Cloves – 2
Cinnamon – a small piece
Pepper powder – 1 tsp
Cashew paste – 1 1/2 tbsp
Medium thick coconut milk – 1 cup
Thick coconut milk – 1 cup
Coconut oil
Salt
Curry leaves

Marinate the cleaned fish pieces with number 2 ingredients and keep it aside for 10 minutes. Shallow fry the marinated fish pieces, it should be half cooked only. Make sure that fish pieces do not become brown colour.

In the same pan, splutter cardamom, cinnamon & cloves. Add ginger, garlic, onion & green chili. Saute till the onion becomes soft. Add tomato and pepper powder and cook till it becomes soft. Add medium thick coconut milk and salt. When it boils add the fried fish pieces. Cover and cook in low – medium flame for 5-10 minutes. Add cashew paste to the thick coconut milk and stir well. Add the thick coconut milk to the curry. Cook for 5 minutes (approx). When it is about to boil, remove from gas. Garnish with coriander leaves.

Serve it with appam, bread, chappathi etc;
-Marias Menu
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