Ayala Mulakittathu / Malabar fish (Ayala) Curry

Ayala Mulakittathu / Malabar fish (Ayala) Curry

Ingredients:-

Mackerel/Ayala - 250 gm

Tomato – 1

Small Onion/Shallot – 2

Green Chilli -1

Garlic – 6 Pods

Ginger – 1 Tsp

Turmeric Powder – 1 Tsp

Chilli Powder – 2 ½ Tsp

Salt - As Required

Curry Leaves – As required

Coconut Oil – as required

Tamarind water – ½ Cup

Preparation:-

• Cut and clean the fish and take that into a clay pot
• Add Salt, Turmeric powder, Chilli Powder and mix well
• Pour tamarind water into the fish and mix well and keep it aside for 10 min
• Add Tomato, Green chilli, Small Onion/Shallot, Garlic, Ginger into the marinated fish and mix well
• Pour ½ cup water into the fish and boil. Keep the flame high until it start boiling.  Once it starts boiling close the lid and then keep it in medium flame
• Add curry leaves and raw coconut oil into the curry and switch off the stove
• Serve it with rice, Chapati or paratta

Cheers!!!

Minu