3 petals cambodge, torn into pieces and soaked in ¾ cup water
1 tsp salt
¾ cup coconut milk(1st extract)
Mixed together:
½ tsp black pepper powder
½ tsp turmeric powder
½ tsp red chilli powder
2 tsp coriander powder
4 tbsp water
Method of Preparation of Meen Mapas
Clean fish, cut into 3-cm pieces and wash.
Heat oil in a pan and sprinkle in mustard seeds. When they start sputtering, add fenugreek, onion, green chillies, garlic, ginger, and curry leaves, and fry till onions turns translucent.
Mix in spice paste and fry over low heat for 5 minutes, stirring constantly.
Add cambodge with its soaking liquid and bring to boil.
Add fish and salt, mix gently and cook over low heat till fish is tender and gravy thickens.
Pour in coconut milk, bring to boil and remove from heat.
