பரோட்டாவும் வாத்துகறியும் BURMA Nagar Tiffin kadai

Ingredients

• 500 g Kingfish (or any firm white fish) (cut into 2‑inch pieces)
• 2 tablespoons Tamarind Paste (soak in warm water and strain to get tamarind juice)
• 2 medium Onion (finely chopped)
• 4 pieces Garlic Cloves (minced)
• 1 inch piece Ginger (minced)
• 2 medium Tomato (chopped)
• 1 teaspoon Red Chili Powder (adjust to heat preference)
• ½ teaspoon Turmeric Powder
• 2 teaspoons Coriander Powder
• 1 teaspoon Cumin Seeds
• ½ teaspoon Mustard Seeds
• ¼ teaspoon Fenugreek Seeds
• 1 handful Curry Leaves
• 3 tablespoons Vegetable Oil (or Coconut Oil) (for tempering)
• to taste Salt
• 2 cups Water
• 2 tablespoons Fresh Coriander Leaves (chopped, for garnish)

Instructions

1. Prepare Tamarind Juice

   Combine the tamarind paste with 1 cup warm water, stir, and strain through a fine mesh sieve to obtain a smooth tamarind juice.

   Time: PT5M

2. Marinate the Fish

   Place the fish pieces in a bowl, sprinkle with a pinch of salt and 1 tsp turmeric, toss gently and let rest for 10 minutes.

   Time: PT10M

3. Temper the Spices

   Heat oil in the heavy‑bottomed pot over medium heat. Add mustard seeds, cumin seeds, and fenugreek seeds; let them sizzle and pop. Add curry leaves.

   Time: PT2M

   Temperature: Medium heat

4. Sauté Aromatics

   Add the chopped onions to the pot and sauté until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Stir in minced garlic and ginger; cook for another 2 minutes.

   Time: PT7M

   Temperature: Medium heat

5. Build the Curry Base

   Add chopped tomatoes and cook until they break down, about 3 minutes. Sprinkle red chili powder, turmeric, coriander powder, and salt; stir for 1 minute.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: Medium heat

6. Add Liquids and Simmer

   Pour the tamarind juice and 1 cup water into the pot, bring to a gentle boil, then reduce to a simmer.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: Medium heat

7. Cook the Fish

   Gently slide the marinated fish pieces into the simmering gravy. Cover and cook for 12 minutes, or until the fish is opaque and flakes easily.

   Time: PT12M

   Temperature: Low simmer

8. Finish and Garnish

   Check seasoning, add more salt if needed, and turn off the heat. Sprinkle chopped fresh coriander leaves on top.

   Time: PT3M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

350

Protein

25 g

Carbohydrates

20 g

Fat

15 g

Fiber

2 g