For preparing Meen Mulakittu Vattichathu, first clean the fish well and cut into pieces.

Mix together chilly powder, turmeric powder and fenugreek powder along with a little water to get a smooth paste.

Place the above paste along with slit green chillies, chopped ginger, kukum star and salt along with sufficient water in a vessel (preferably Meen Chatti).

Keep it on flame and allow it to boil.

When the gravy starts to thicken, add the fish pieces and allow it to cook.

When the fish is cooked and the gravy is thick enough, remove from the flame.

Add a little coconut oil and a few curry leaves.

Close it with a lid to lock the flavour.

Enjoy Meen Mulakittu Vattichathu with you noon day meal.