Ingredients
1/2 Kg fish – shark or catfish
1 onion chopped fine
12 dried red chillies
1/4 tsp cummin seeds
4 black pepper corns
5-6 cloves garlic
1/2″ ginger
1/2 tsp turmeric powder
half cup of water in which tamarind has been dissolved
3 tbsp oil
Directions
Cut the fish into medium pieces, rub in salt and set aside.
Grind all the other ingredients except the onion into a paste (masala) with a little water.
Fry the onion until brown.
Add the masala and fry for a minute.
Add 1 cup of water.
Bring to boil then add fish.
Cook on low heat until tender.
Add a little salt and vinegar to taste.
Serve with plain boiled rice.