Nisteachi coddi

Fish curry – Goan style

Serve – 6 people

INGREDIENTS :-

Whole dry red chillies                        : 5

Coconut (grated)                               : ¾ cup

Cumin seeds                                      :  1 tsp

Coriander seeds                                : 1 tsp

Water                                                :  1 & ½ tsp

Vegetable oil                                      : 4 tsp

Onions                                               :  1 large(grated)

Turmeric powder                                :  ½ tsp

Curry leaves                                       :  1 sprig

Tomatoes(blanched and chopped)      : 2 medium

Green chillies                                      : 4

Tamarind                                            : 15 gms (soaked in ½ cup hot water)

Salt                                                    : 2 tsp

Pomfret                                              :  2 medium

                                                                      METHODS :-                                                                       

(1) Grind together red chillies, coconut, cumin and coriander seeds into a paste, adding a little water(1/4) cup from time to time.

(2) Heat oil in cooker. Add onions and fry till golden brown.

(3) Add coconut paste and turmeric powder. Fry till oil shows separately, stirring constantly.

(4)Add curry leaves, tomatoes and ¼ cup water. Cook till tomatoes and pulpy, stirring occasionally.

(5) Add green chillies, tamarind pulp , salt and remaining water(1cup). Bring to boil, add fish. Stir carefully.

(6) Close cooker. Bring to full pressure on high heat. Reduce heat and cook for 2 minutes.

(7) Remove cooker from heat . release pressure with slight lifting of vent weight.

(8)Open cooker. Serve hot.