Raaja Alle Piyavu Gashi (Ayala/mackerel curry)

When I got fresh Raaju(Ayala/mackerel) I remembered my Grand Mother’s special  Raaja Alle Piyava Gashi which she used to prepare excellently and served us on Banana leaf with Hot Steaming Boiled Rice and fish fry (any).  When we reached  home from school for lunch the aroma of this curry made  our mouth watering.   This is easy to prepare and delicious quick recipe.

 

Ingredients

Raaju  (Medium size)                  --  3 nos

Grated coconut                            --  ½ cup

Red chilly                                       --   10 to 15 (fried in little oil)

Ginger                                             --  1” piece finely chopped

Green chilly                                   --   2 finely chopped

Onion                                              --  1 big finely chopped

Tamarind pulp                               --  1 tsp

Coconut oil                                     --  1 tsp

Salt to taste

Method

Cut fish and keep aside. 

For masala

Grind grated coconut with tamarind pulp and red chilly into fine paste.

Boil this paste in an earthen pot for 5 minutes (any vessel can be used but earthen pot gives the ultimate taste).  Take one small bowl add chopped green chilly, onion, ginger and salt smash with hands and pour this into boiling masala.  Boil for another 5 minutes then add fish and cook till done.  Switch off the gas and  pour 1 tsp of coconut oil.  Raaja Alle piyava Gashi is ready to serve.

 

 

yummyyyyy:)