Fish perattu/varattiyathu (peixe assado e frito)

Ingredientes

• 250 gms Fish (cut into small-medium size cubes)
• For Marination
• 1.5 tsp Kashmiri chilli powder
• 1/2 tsp Turmeric powder
• 1 tsp Ginger garlic paste
• 1/2 tsp crushed black pepper powder
• 1/2 -1 tsp Lemon juice
• 1/2 tsp Coconut oil
• Salt
• For Masala
• 15-20 Small/pearl onion
• 2 tsp Garlic (refer notes)
• 1 tsp Ginger
• 1/2 tbsp Dry red chilli flakes
• 1/2 - 1 tsp Crushed black pepper
• 1/2 tsp Turmeric powder
• 1/2 - 1 tbsp Coconut oil
• A pinch Fenugreek (uluva) powder
• 1 piece Kudampuli (fish/malabar/kerala tamarind) (soaked in 1-2 tbsp, warm water for 10-15 mins)
• Salt
• Curry leaves

Modo de preparo

1. 1

   Marinate the cleaned fish cubes with the ingredients listed under "for marination". Keep aside for half an hour.

2. 2

   Shallow fry the fish pieces in a wide pan, till it's almost done.

3. 3

   Crush together the pearl onion, garlic with skin, and ginger.

4. 4

   Add turmeric powder, crushed red chilli flakes, crushed black pepper, coconut oil (1/2-1 tbsp) and curry leaves to the crushed pearl onion, ginger & garlic. Mix everything well with your fingertips.

5. 5

   Heat 1 tbsp coconut oil (use the same pan itself) and add the pearl onion and spice mixture. Cook for 4 - 5 mins or till the raw smell goes. Add a pinch of fenugreek powder. Add soaked kudampuli along with the pulp.

6. 6

   Add fried fish pieces and salt. Mix well. Cover and cook on low flame for 8-10 mins.

7. 7

   Add some more curry leaves and remove from fire.