Step 1

Marinate the cleaned fish pieces with the ingredients in the marination list mentioned above and set them aside for 15 minutes

Step 2

In a pan add oil and let it heat in a medium flame

Step 3

Add mustard, fenugreek seeds, and curry leaves, let it splutter

Step 4

Add dry red chili, onions, garlic and saute until it turns translucent

Step 5

Now add chopped tomatoes and saute until it becomes mushy and then add chili, coriander, turmeric powder, salt and combine them nicely

Step 6

Pour the diluted tamarind water into the above mixture and mix everything well

Step 7

Now pour water and combine everything well well

Step 8

Close the pan and allow it to boil for about 10 minutes

Step 9

Open the lid and add the marinated fish pieces and allow it to boil for 5 minutes

Step 10

Add pepper powder, coriander leaves, curry leaves and give it a good mix

Step 11

Simmer the stove to low medium heat and allow the gravy to turn reddish-brown in color. Switch off the stove

Step 12

Serve the village-style fish curry warm with rice, dosa, idli, idiyappam, puttu or the dishes alike