Dried Anchovies Curry

Ingrediants:-

• Dried Anchovies - 2 cups
• Brinjal / Raw Plantain - 1 cup
• Red Chillies - 5
• Green chillies -2
• Peppercorns - 1/2 tsp
• Cumin Seeds - 1 tsp
• Coriander Seeds - 1tsp
• Shallots - 1 (big)
• Coconut -1 cup
• Tamarind -Small lemon size

Method:-

• Soak the dry fish in water for 15 mins...remove head tail and the small bone inside..

• For the masala :- Grind the coconut ,red chillies ,turmeric, cumin seeds,coriander seeds,pepper ,shallots to a very fine paste

1. In a pan add brinjal ,g.chillies,curryleaves,water and cook cover till brinjal is cooked.
2. Add the dry fish and coconut paste,salt  and let it come to a boil...
3. Once it comes to a boil add in the tamarind water...and cook covered till the fish is all cooked ..
4. Cook uncovered till the gravy reaches the required consistency...

Serve with hot white rice...