Fish Curry – Mix Of Tamil Nadu And Kerala Styles

• 1/2 Kg Fish cleaned and washed, any kind that you like
• 1 big Tamarind soaked in hot water for 15 minutes
• 2 tbsp Curry vadam optional
• 1 big Tomato diced
• 1 cup Shallots peeled and crushed, Kunjulli
• 1/4 cup Shallots finely chopped into roundels, Kunjulli
• 4 no Green chilies slit
• 2 sprigs Curry leaves
• Coriander leaves roughly chopped
• 5 nos Garlic cloves crushed with skin
• 1 tbsp Black pepper crushed
• 4 tbsp Chili powder
• 2 tbsp Coriander powder
• 1 tsp Turmeric powder
• Salt As reqd
• 3 tbsp Cooking oil
• 4 tbsp Gingeley oil

Grind together to a fine paste:

• 1 cup Grated coconut
• 1 inch Ginger