Merling Curry

 Merling Curry
 

Ingredients
5  merlings (merlan)
1/2 tsp red chilli 
1/2 tsp turmeric powder
Salt
* Dry roast & Blend *
1 tsp coriander powder
1/2 tsp red chilli powder
5 black pepper corns
1/2 tsp cumin seeds
5 fenugreek seeds
* Coconut paste*
1/2  cup grated coconut
An onion (chopped)
A green chilli (half slit)
A tomato(chopped)
A piece of ginger (chopped)
2 cloves of garlic
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*@ Temper*
1 tsp mustard seeds 
Curry leaves
Salt to taste
Lemon sized tamarind
Method
In a bowl of water soak tamarind & keep aside.
Wash fish & blot dry with kitchen paper.
Make slits with a sharp knife.
Marinate fish with chilli, turmeric & salt.
Cover &  keep aside.
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Dry roast the spices & then blend to a fine powder.
Add then to the grated coconut.
Then blend to a fine paste along with other ingredients & tamarind water.
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Heat oil in a pan & splutter mustard seeds & curry leaves.
Add ground coconut paste & mix well 
Clean the blender with a cup of water & add to the skillet. 
Cover & cook for 5 min.
Then add the marinated fish pieces.
Simmer & cook for another 10mn.
Keep on low fire & just swirl the skillet.
Garnish with curry leaves.
Serve with rice.