ANDHRA CHEPALA PULUSU/ANDHRA FISH CURRY IN TAMARIND GRAVY.

Ahh....CHEPALA PULUSU......this name brings to my mind the memories of my child hood when ever my mom used to clean the fish,cook it n how we use to enjoy the food.Its a very special n a famous recipe in andhra.N u know the curry tastes even more better for the next day than on the day its cooked.so,i hope u try this n u'l like this curry n pls do comment .

INGREDIENTS:-

Fish pieces-5/6
onions-1
tomato-1/2
green chillies -6-7
ginger -1/2 inch
garlic-2-3 cloves
dhaniya/coriander seeds-1 tsp
jeera/cumin seeds-11/2 tsp
poppy seeds /gasa gaslu- 1tsp
coriander-1 whole
chilly pwd-3 tsp
turmeric pwd- 1/2 tsp
salt- as per taste
tamarind extract- 2 cup or more(till we feel sour)
oil

PROCESS:-

1.Clean the fish pieces n marinate it with salt(1 tsp) ,turmeric pwd(1/4 tsp),chilly pwd(1 tsp) n keep it aside


2.Cut onions n tomatoes into pices.

3.Heat a wide pan n put enough oil(little more than we usually take) n fry green chillies.Den add onions n fry till golden brown.

4. In a mixer take dhaniya,jeera,ginger,garlic n poopy seeds n make a paste out of it using little water n keep aside.

5. Now add toamtoes n fry for 1 min.

6.Now add the 1 tsp masala paste wat we did n a 1/2 tsp of turmeric pwd n fry for 1 min.

7.Now add the fish fillets n cook for 1 min .

8.Now turn onto the other side carefully n let it cook for another 5 mins.

9.Now ,pour tamarind juice all over the fish pieces till the fish pieces r completely immersed in water.Do check for salt,chilly pwd etc n add sum chopped coriander to it.

10.Let it cook completely till fish become soft .It takes about 20-25 mins or so.

11.Finally garnish with chopped coriander n switch of the flame.

SERVE HOT WITH HOT STEAMED RICE.TASTY AWESOME.

NOTE :- THIS CURRY TASTES GOOD FOR THE NEXT DAY THAN THE DAY ITS COOKED.