Meen Mulakittathu ( Fish in Red Chilli Gravy)

Fish- 500 gm(I used king fish)

Red chilli powder- 1 1/2 tsp(I used kashmiri chilli powder)

Turmeric powder 1/2 tsp

Tamarind – Kundam pulli 3

Shallots - 5 or 6(chopped)

Ginger- garlic paste - 1 tbsp

Tomato - 2 small

Curry leaves - 1 sprig

Oil - as needed

Water - as needed

Salt - to taste

1.Mix the spice powders along with Tamarind, Shallots, Ginger- garlic paste, Tomato in a pot(I used earthern pot here) with some water.Let it boil till the raw smell of tamarind has gone. Cook untile the onions and tomatos are cooked.
2.Add fish pieces and let it cook till the fish pieces are done. Pour some oil and Curry leaves on top. Shake the pot gently to mix all the things together. Do not use a spoon. Cover and let it rest at least two hours.