17.2.11

Boatman's fish curry

Wow what a name for a fish curry!!!!!!!thats what I thought when I first heard of this recipe from my friend Girija chechi and chettan(chechi's H).I think it was more of chettan telling me the recipe.Its fish we make with kudampulli.If you watch the video on youtube you will realise that the boatmen make it very hot with loads of green chillies and red chilli powder.I would end up with Gaviscon and a sleepless night so have put a fraction of chilli powder comparitively.



Fish-1/2kg,cleaned and cut(I have used King fish)
Ginger-1inch ,finely chopped
Garlic-5 finely chopped
Shallots-10 finely chopped
Curry leaves-2sprigs
Chilli powder-1tbsp
Turmeric-1/2tsp
Mustard seeds-1tsp
Fenugreek seeds-1tsp
Kudampulli(gambojee)-2
Coconut oil-2+1tbsp
Salt-as per taste

I have used an earthernware but you can substitute it with any deep pan.Add 2tbsp oil.When its hot,add the mustard seeds.When it starts to splutter add the fenugreek seeds.Once the fenugreek is golden colour add the chopped ginger,garlic,shallots and curry leaves.Saute it for a minute.Now add the chilli powder .Heat the mix but do not burn the chilli.Now add 11/2cup of water.When the water start to boil add the fish pieces,pulli,turmeric and salt.When it starts to boil,sim the flame.Do not cover the vessel.Let the fish cook and the gravy reduce to the desired amount.Before switching of the flame add 1tbsp of coconut oil and just swirl the vessel around.Leave it for 1/2 hour.


Serve with rice!!!!!


21 comments:

Jaisy James said...

mouthwatering curry superbb

Treat and Trick said...

Sounds so yummy, can I come over and join you?

Priya Suresh said...

Wat a beautiful name, fingerlicking fish curry..

Madhura Manoj said...

Slurpp... Mouthwatering spicy fish curry.Nice colour too.
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Hamaree Rasoi said...

Already drooling over the fish curry. Looks yummy.

Deepa
Hamaree Rasoi

aipi said...

Lovely name n the curry looks so nice n spicy :)


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Unknown said...

seriously spicy....wow yum!!..its my kind of a curry!.
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Renee said...

hey Biny. Both my maternal and paternal families, make their fish curry this way.But never heard of the name "boatman" :-). The only difference my mother makes, is to roast the spices (chilli, turmeric n fenugreek) and then beat it in the blender with a little water.This way it takes the raw smell and taste of the powders.
I don't make this at all though I love it b'cos my husband doesn't prefer fish curry of any type, esp not this b'cos its way too spicy for him. And i'm always craving :-(

Nisa Homey said...

Love the recipes name and the curry.

Suja Manoj said...

Mouthwatering fish curry, adipoli curry.

divya said...

The fish curry looks fantastic. Superb!!! :)

Pavani said...

delicious fish curry..

Ganga Sreekanth said...

fishcurry kandittu kothi sahikkan vayya.........

Namitha said...

Lovely fish curry..loving the color

Sarah Naveen said...

adipoli..yummy yumm!!

Karishma said...

I can almost smell and taste the fish curry! Brings back memories of Kerala...must make this next time I buy fish :-)

Torviewtoronto said...

fish curry is fabulous I love it when gambojee is added looks delicious

Torviewtoronto said...

thank you Biny for the wishes

Sunitha said...

My aunt once told me of this vallakarante meen curry. It sure is hot but very tasty.

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