Fish (like sardines, silver white)       : 1 kg

Chilli pdr                                           : 1 tbsp

Coriander pdr                                    : 1 tsp

Turmeric pdr                                     : 1/4 tsp

Tamarind juice                                  : 1/2 cup

Shallots                                             : 10 nos

Green chillies                                    : 2
Garlic cloves                                     : 4 nos
Ginger chopped                                : 1 tbsp

Fenugreek powder                            : a pinch

Coconut milk                                    : 1/2 cup

Lime juice                                         : 1 tsp

Salt to taste
Coconut oil                                       : 2 tbsp
Curry leaves                                      :1 sprig

Wash the fish pieces  well and marinate it with salt, turmeric pdr and lemon juice.

Mix chilli pdr, coriander pdr, turmerc pdr together with very little water to make a paste.
Chop shallots and  green chillies. 

Heat oil in a claypot, add chopped shallots, green chillies and garlic cloves.  Saute well and add the paste and saute again for one more minute.  Then add the fish, tamarind juice and salt to this. Let it boil for 2 minutes.  Reduce flame, then add the coconut milk to this, mix slowly. Switch off the flame. Add curry leaves.