Goan Mackerel Curry / Bangda Uddamethi

Marinate Mackerel with salt. Rest aside for 30 minutes

Dry roast red chillies, peppercorns, coriander seeds, turmeric until aromatic

Transfer the mixture to grinder

Dry roast coconut in the same pan until golden brown. Transfer the coconut to grinder

Dry roast Urad dal, rice, Fenugreek seeds until aromatic. Transfer the mixture to grinder

Add 1/2 teaspoon tamarind pulp, water and grind to smooth paste. Keep it aside

Heat oil in earthen vessel. Add onions and saute until golden brown

Add ground paste and mix well. Saute for 2 minutes

Add salt and mix well

Add water as required. It should be sufficient enough to cover the fish

Add fish and gently mix

Add kokum with water to curry and gently mix

Bring curry to boil

Simmer, cover and cook for 6-7 minutes

Curry is done. Cover and rest aside for 30 minutes to allow flavours to set in. It's best to rest aside for 1 hour

Serve warm with hot steamed rice