ILISH(HILSA) MALAIKARI

INGREDIENTS:

1. HILSA FISH (CUT INTO PIECES)- 500GMS
2. GREEN CARDAMOM- 10-12
3. ONION PASTE - 1TBSP
4. GINGER AND GREEN CHILLI PASTE - 2TSP
5. TURMERIC POWDER- 1 TSP
6. COCONUT MILK- 200ML
7. OIL- 25ML
8. GHEE- 1TSP
9. SALT- TO TASTE
10. LEMON JUICE - 2 TBSP

PROCEDURE:

1.MARINATE THE FISH WITH SALT AND TURMERIC FOR 15MINS. KEEP ASIDE.

2. HEAT OIL AND GHEE TOGETHER. ADD GREEN CARDAMOM AND FRY FOR A WHILE.

3. ADD ONION AND GINGER-GREEN CHILLI PASTE. FRY TILL THE MOISTURE EVAPORATES.

4. ADD THE FISH AND LET IT COOK FOR A WHILE. ADD SALT TO TASTE.

5. ADD COCONUT MILK AND SIMMER ON LOW HEAT TILL THE FISH IS COOKED AND THE GRAVY THICKENS.

6. TURN OFF THE FLAME AND ADD LEMON JUICE.

7. SERVE HOT WITH STEAMED RICE.