Bangde Doddak / North Karnataka style Mackerel curry

This fish curry is a part of North Kanara GSB cuisine. Traditionally they spread fresh turmeric leaves in a pan and cover the fish and the masala completely and cook it. The aroma of turmeric leaves gives a very good taste to this curry.

Ingredients

2 Bangda/ mackerel fish

Salt to taste

3tsp coconut oil

2-3 fresh turmeric leaves

For the masala paste:

3/4 cup grated fresh coconut

12 red chillies

chickpea size tamarind

4 garlic cloves

1/2 inch ginger piece

1 tsp coriander seeds

1/2 tsp turmeric powder

Salt to taste

Grind the above ingredients into a semi coarse masala

Procedure

• Clean and cut the fish into medium pieces, apply little salt

• Mix coconut oil with the masala paste and apply it to the cleaned fish

• Wash the turmeric leaves and spread them in a thick bottomed pan

• Put the marinated fish with the masala and cook with a lid covered

• Cook on a slow flame till it is cooked

• Serve hot with rice and dal.