Dry Fish Curry / Karuvadu Kuzhambu

Do you want to cook something special for your family? Think about a spicy karuvadu kuzhambu and curd rice, yummy right.. I bet there is no alternative to beat this combo. My husband loves karuvadu kuzhambu and I learnt this recipe from my mom. I made this kuzhambu without adding tamarind to try a different taste and it came out well. Those who are not a big fan of tamarind can try this recipe in your home.

Prep time: 15 mins

Cook time: 25 mins

Total time: 40 mins

Ingredients:

Dried fish / Karuvadu – 30 pieces (I used Nethili)

Coconut oil – 2 tbsp

Mustard seeds – 1 tsp

Urad dal – 1 tsp

Fenugreek seeds – ½ tsp

Curry leaves – 1 spring

Garlic – 2 pods, chopped

Shallots – 20 – 25, Chopped

Green chili – 3, slit

Tomatoes -3, chopped

Raw Mango – 1/2

Turmeric powder – ½ tsp

Chili powder – 2 tsp

Coriander Powder – 3 tsp

Salt to taste

Water as needed

Method:

1. Clean the dry fish and soak in hot water for 10 mins. Drain and set aside.

2. Heat oil in an earthen ware pot, Add mustard seeds, urad dal, fenugreek seeds, curry leaves and saute for a min.

3. Add in garlic cloves, Onions and green chilies. Saute till they turn translucent.

4. Add in tomatoes and cook until they turn mushy. Now add raw mango and saute for 2 mins.

5. Add in all the spice powders and saute until the raw smell disappears.

6. Add in water and bring it to boil. Add in dried fish and simmer for 10 mins.

7. Taste to see if you need salt and adjust it. Serve hot