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Madurai Vela Meen Kuzhambu Recipe

Aarthi
Super spicy curry made with fish taste really good with rice. This is a madurai speciality and it dont need any coconut.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Fish Recipes
Cuisine Indian
Servings 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • Vela Meen - 500 grams
  • Gingelly Oil / Nala Ennai - ¼ cup
  • Fenugreek Seeds / Methi / Vendayam - ½ tsp
  • Fennel Seeds / Sombu / Saunf - 1 tsp
  • Shallots / Sambar Onion - 15
  • Green Chilli - 2 chopped
  • Tomato - 3 pureed
  • Chilli Powder - 1 tblsp
  • Coriander Powder - 2 tblsp
  • Turmeric Powder - 1 tsp
  • Tamarind Pulp - 1 small lemon size
  • Water as needed
  • Salt to taste

Instructions
 

  • Heat gingelly oil in a earthernware pot. Add fennel seeds and fenugreek. Let it sizzle.
  • Add in shallots and green chillies and mix well.
  • Add tomato puree and mix well. Cook till oil separates.
  • Add in all spice powders and mix well.
  • Add tamarind water, salt, water and mix well. Simmer for 10 to 15 mins.
  • Add in fish pieces and simmer for 10 mins.
  • Serve/
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