Indian Fish Curry (Meen Kulambu)

Steps

1. 1
   Heat oil in a heavy-bottomed pot or iron vessel and sauté the sliced onions until golden, building aromatic flavor.
2. 2
   Add garlic and grated coconut, stirring to combine all ingredients well.
3. 3
   Chop tomatoes into large chunks and add to the pot, stirring until they begin to soften.
4. 4
   Add chilli powder, turmeric powder, coriander powder, and salt, stirring to combine.
5. 5
   Add curry leaves and continue cooking until tomatoes are completely softened and breaking down.
6. 6
   Soak tamarind in warm water, massage to extract liquid, strain out solids, and add the tamarind extract to the pot.
7. 7
   Add the prepared fish to the curry and gently stir to coat with sauce, cooking until the fish is fully cooked through.
8. 8
   Heat sesame oil in a separate pan, add mustard seeds, fenugreek seeds, and cumin seeds. Once fragrant, pour this tempered oil into the finished curry to enhance flavor.