Ingredients:

• Salmon (2 lbs)
• Malabar Tamarind (2-3 piece)
• Curry Leaves
• Mustard seeds (1 tsp)
• Onion (2-3 medium-sized sliced)
• Ginger Garlic Paste (1 tbsp)
• Red Chili Powder (3-4 tbsp)
• Corriander Powder (1 tbsp)
• Asafoetida Powder (Hing) (1/4 tsp)
• Turmeric Powder (2 tsp)
• Water (7-8 cups)
• Salt (To taste)
• Oil (Preferably vegetable oil/ sunflower oil)
• Coconut oil (1tsp) (optional)

Directions:

• In a bowl, season the fish with salt and add 1 teaspoon of turmeric powder and asafoetida powder. Add the curry leaves and the Malabar tamarind. Keep this aside for 20-30 minutes.
• Add oil in a pan and once the oil is heated up; add the mustard seeds and let it pop.
• Once the mustard seeds have started popping, add the onions and saute it till it has a nice golden brown color.
• Add the ginger and garlic paste and saute it for 30 seconds.
• Add the ground spices (turmeric powder, coriander powder, and red chili powder) and some salt. Mix it all well and cook for a minute.
• Add water to the mixture and bring it to simmer. Add the marinated fish and cover the pan and let it cook for 20-30 minutes.
• Check for seasoning and add the coconut oil. Serve it with rice or flatbread (roti).