Pepper Fish In Coconut Milk | Fish Curry in Coconut Gravy | Boneless Fish Gravy

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Ingredients for Pepper Fish in Coconut Milk

(Tsp-Teaspoon; Tbsp-Tablespoon)

Boneless fish fillets - 500 gms (Basa, Cod, Haddock,Sole)

Marination:
Pepper Powder-1/2 tsp
Turmeric powder- 1/2 tsp
Salt-1 tsp

Tempering:
Mustard seeds-3/4 tsp
Cumin seeds-1/2 tsp
Green chillies sliced- 4
Curry leaves -15 nos

Spice Powders:
Coriander powder-1 tsp
Cumin powder-1/2 tsp
Fennel (saunf) powder-1 tsp
Pepper powder -1/2 tsp
Garam Masala powder-1/4 tsp

Other Ingredients:
Onions, grated - 2 medium (150 gms)
Ginger garlic paste-1.5 tsp
Tomato, half slices -1 medium (100 gms)
Oil-2-3 tbsp
Thick Coconut milk-1 US cup
Water- 200 ml
Coriander leaves, fine chopped for garnish- 1-2 tbsp

Preparation:
Cut the fish into small pieces.
Grate the onions, slice the green chillies and cut the tomatoes into small slices. Also take out the curry leaves.
Marinate the fish pieces with salt, crushed black pepper and turmeric powder and set aside for around 15 mins.
For coconut milk, use readymade coconut milk or mix 8 tsps coconut milk powder in 1 US cup water.
Alternatively extract fresh coconut milk from ground fresh coconut pulp after adding hot water to it.

Process:
Heat 2 tbsp oil in a pan and then add the marinated fish pieces. Lightly fry on medium heat for 2 mins on each side till light brown. Remove onto a plate to be added to the gravy later.

Now heat oil in a pan and add the whole spices, sliced green chillies and the curry leaves. Give a stir for around 30 secs and then add the grated onions.
Mix and fry on medium heat for around 6-7 mins till light brown and then add the ginger garlic paste.
Now add the sliced tomatoes and cook on medium heat for around 2 mins.
Next add all the spice powders other than garam masala powder, a pinch of salt.
Then mix and fry on medium heat for another 3-4 mins till the tomatoes are soft and pulpy & oil separates.
Now add the coconut milk and 200 ml of water for the desired consistency of the gravy.
Give a stir and add the fried fish pieces, give a stir so that the pieces get covered in the gravy.
Cook covered on low heat for 10 mins till the gravy and the fish are cooked.
Now add the garam masala powder and a pinch of salt for seasoning.
Mix and simmer for 2-3 mins.
Garnish with 1-2 tbsp of fine chopped coriander leaves and serve.
Rest it for 20 mins before serving.
Serve with white rice.