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Andhra Chepala Pulusu (Andhra Fish Curry)
A popular and authentic fish curry from the state of Andhra Pradesh.
Prep Time
20
minutes
mins
Cook Time
20
minutes
mins
Total Time
40
minutes
mins
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
Andhra, South Indian
Ingredients
500
g
Rohu or any other freshwater fish
cleaned, cut into bite-sized pieces, washed, drained
2
tbsp
Coriander Leaves
chopped
1
Onion
chopped
2 to 3
Green Chillies
chopped
1
tbsp
Sesame Oil
1/4
tsp
Fenugreek Seeds
1/2
tsp
Mustard Seeds
few
Curry Leaves
1/2
cup
Tomato Puree
2
tbsp
Tamarind Extract
1/4
tsp
Jaggery
grated
1/2
tsp
Salt
Dry roast and Grind to a powder:
1/2
inch
Cinnamon Stick
2
Green Cardamoms
2
Cloves
For the marinade:
1/2
tbsp
Ginger Garlic Paste
1/2
tsp
Turmeric Powder
1/2
tsp
Red Chilli Powder
1/2
tsp
Salt
1/2
tsp
Coriander Powder
1/4
tsp
Cumin Powder
1/2
tsp
Sesame Oil
Instructions
Combine all the marinade ingredients in a bowl to a fine paste.
Add the fish pieces and mix well.
Cover and keep aside for 30 minutes to marinate.
Grind together the onions and green chillies to a coarse paste.
Heat 1 tblsp sesame oil in a frying pan.
Fry the marinated fish till light brown.
Remove and keep aside.
Add the mustard seeds, fenugreek seeds and curry to the pan.
Fry for 30 to 45 seconds.
Add the onion paste and stir.
Add the ground masala and mix.
Add the tomato puree, tamarind extract, jaggery and salt.
Simmer for 10 minutes till thick and reduced by a third.
Pour 1 cup of water and reduce flame.
Cook for 10 minutes and add the fried fish.
Allow it to simmer for another 10 minutes or till the fish is fully cooked.
Garnish with coriander leaves.
Serve hot with rice.