CHETTINAATTU MEEN KUZHAMBU

This is a very simple, easy and tasty meen kozhambu. 
   
I am using Tilapia Fish(நெய் மீன்) for this recipe.You can also use Red Snapper fish(சங்கரா மீன்), Anchovies(நெத்திலி மீன்), as per your taste and wish. 

Ingredients: 

Tilapia Fish - 2 nos.
Onion - 1medium  
Tomato - 1 medium
Garlic - 5 cloves  
Tamarind - 1 lemon size
Curry leaves - 2 sticks  
Mustard seeds - 1 tsp  
Fenugreek seeds - 1 tsp
Fennel seeds - 1 tsp  
Dhania Powder - 3 tbsp  
Chilli Powder - 1 1/2 tbsp  
Turmeric Powder - 1 tbsp
Salt - as per taste  
Oil - 2 tbsp

Procedure :

1. Wash the fish and cut them into large pieces.Marinate them with salt and turmeric powder.

   

2. Heat the oil in a skillet and put mustard, fenugreek seeds, fennel seeds and asafoetida. After it splatters, put curry leaves.

   

3. Now, add the chopped onion, saute until, it becomes transparent. Then, add garlic flakes, saute well.
 
   

4. Add chopped tomato and saute. Add salt, so that the tomato gets sauted soon. 5. Now, add all the powders and saute. Then, add the tamarind paste.
    Allow this to come to a boil.  
6. After it comes to a boil, now add the marinated fish pieces.  
7. Allow the fish to cook for not more than 10 minutes. 
   The fish pieces will become rubbery / hard if it is overcooked.  
8. Now, delicious Chettinaad Meen Kozhambu is ready.

   

Nutritional Value :  

Fish is a very good source of protein and omega - 3 fatty acids.