Kerala Fish Curry Rice

Ingredients

• Fish (Kingfish/Sardine)
• Kudampuli (gamboge)
• Grated coconut
• Ginger-garlic paste
• Shallots
• Curry leaves
• Coconut oil
• Kerala chili powder
• Turmeric powder
• Salt

Instructions

1. 1Soak kudampuli in warm water.
2. 2Sauté shallots, ginger-garlic paste, and curry leaves in coconut oil.
3. 3Add chili and turmeric powders; cook briefly until fragrant.
4. 4Add soaked kudampuli with its water, some fresh water, and salt; bring to a boil.
5. 5Gently add fish pieces; simmer on low heat until fish is cooked through and gravy thickens.
6. 6Serve hot with steamed rice.