Fish Curry

• Norway Mackerel     - 2
• Onion (optional) - 1
• Curry Leaves     - 20
• Garlic     - 6 cloves
• Ginger   - 2 inches
• Chilli pwdr     - 1 Tbsp
• Coriander Pwdr     - 1/4 Tbsp
• Fenugreek Pwdr     - 1/4 tsp
• Mustard seeds     - 1/4 tsp
• Salt     - 1tsp
• Turmeric     - 1/4 tsp
• Kerala Smoked Tamarind (or Tomato)   -  2
• Coconut Oil (or Veg.Oil)     - 3 Tbsp
• Water     - 1-1/2 c

1. Cut and clean the fish.
2. Heat the Oil in a Thick bottomed pot (medium heat) . Add the mustard seeds and let it splutter.
3. If using Onion , slice it fine and fry in the oil till transparent. Add crushed garlic and ginger along with curry leaves. Fry for 1 minute.
4. Add all the spices and salt . Fry on low for 1 minute and add 1/4 cup water.
5. Let this mixture cook for 5 minutes, and mash it up with a spoon.
6. Add 1 cup water and let it boil. Add the fish and tamarind  to this. 
7. Cover and let it boil. Then reduce the heat and let it cook for 20 minutes.

Serve this with hot rice and vegetables.

Tips: If using Tomato, cook the tomato with the spices before adding the fish.
Adding tamarind and tomato will make the curry tastier.
You can substitute different fish for a different taste.