PEARLSPOT SIMMERED WITH COCONUT /kARIMEEN PEERA PATTICHATHU

Hi Foodies...Today I m presenting to all a very special Kerala recipe of my Grandma.Most of them would have prepared today's dish using small fishes like Prawns,Anchovies,Mackerel,Sardine etc. But I am  preparing the dish with small Pearl Spot fish. In rainy season this type of small Pearl Spot fishes are more available in the city.Do not cook this too much in flame.Cooking the fish for 10 mins in medium flame will be enough.So let us see the preparation..                                                                                                   

                                                INGREDIENTS

• Pearl spot small size                -  6 nos
• Coconut grated                        -  3/4 cup
• Shallots                                    -  4 to 5
• Turmeric powder                     -  1/2 tsp
• Crushed red chilly                   -  1.5 tbsp
• Ginger                                     -   a small piece   
• Gambooge                               -  3 piece soak in water 
• Coconut oil                              -  2 tsp     
• Curry leaves
• Salt to taste
• Water                                       - 3 tbsp                              

                                                                                                                                   

•  Coarsely grind coconut grated, shallots,crushed redchilies,ginger, turmeric powder.

•  Clean the fish and keep aside.

•  Mix the fish and grinded ingredients together.Add coconut oil.

•  Keep this on very low flame and cover it with a lid.When the steam comes turn the flame to medium.

• Cook this for 10 mins.When it becomes dry turn off the flame.

                         Serve it on a plate and enjoy!!!!!!