Amshi Thikshi Bangda (mackerel) Curry - Veera aunty

Recipe by Elveera Pereira



















Ingredients:
750 gms bangda (cleaned, cut)
2 green chillies (slit)
1/2 inch ginger (chopped)
1 small onion (sliced thin)
darambe solan  or 1 tbsp vinegar
salt

For grinding:
1 small coconut (grated)
7-8 byadgi or kashmiri chilies
2 small red chillies (motwi mirsang)
2 marble size tamarind / 1 -1 1/2 tsp tamarind paste
1 1/2 tbsp coriander seeds
1 tsp cumin seeds
8-9 pepper corns
1/2 tsp turmeric powder
1/4 tsp fenugreek (methi seeds)
1 big onion
3-4 cloves garlic
Grind all above into a smooth paste

Steps:
  1. Add the ingredients for grinding to a mixie jar with a little water and grind to a smooth masala. 
  2. To the ground masala, add salt, green chilies, ginger, sliced onion and darambe solan or vinegar (don't fry any ingredient, add them raw)

  3. Boil all together with 1 1/2 - 2 cups of water. Gravy consistency should be medium thick.
  4. Add the fish and bring the curry to a boil till the fish is cooked.
  5. ENJOY!
Notes:
  • For 1 kg fish, add extra coconut and 2 more red dry chillies when grinding.
*You can grind extra masala (don't add extra water) and store it in an airtight container in the freezer for future use. Keep it out the previous night as it takes time to thaw.