This is a small fish and has scales on the outer side. While cleaning one has to take care of that.
Ingredients
3-4 ladyfishes(muDdushya)
1/2 tsp turmeric powder
1 tsp red chili powder
2-3 kokum/aamsule
salt to taste
Tempering
1-2 tsp oil
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
To be ground
1/2 cup of grated coconut
1-2 tsp of chopped onion
3-4 peppercorns
- Scrape the outer side of the fish. Cut off the head and tail. Take out the entrails from the cavity. Cut the gills. Wash under tap water.
- Apply turmeric powder,red chili powder, salt and keep aside to marinate for 10-15 minutes.
- Grind coconut,peppercorns and onion in a grinder to make a fine paste.
- Heat oil in a pan and add chopped onion. Fry till it changes to light brown.
- Add marinated fish pieces and toss. Add 1/2 cup warm water. Cook on low flame for 2-3 minutes.Add ground paste and stir well. Bring it to boil. Add salt stir well. Take off the heat.
- Add kokum/aamsule. Cover and keep aside for 5 minutes before serving.
- Serve with steamed rice.
Kokum/aamsule can be replaced by tamarind.
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