BELONJI SUKKE(VELLIO)

INGREDIENTS:

 Belonji fish,
Half coconut scraped,
handful red chillies,
2 tbsp coriander seeds,
tamarind (the size of a small lemon),
1  onion (finely sliced)
1 tsp turmeric powder.

To be mixed with the ground masala

2 finely chopped onion
1 small piece of ginger( about an inch finely chopped)
2 tbsp coconut oil.

METHOD:

Clean, wash the fish and keep aside.
Heat a kadai and  dry roast only chillies and coriander seeds.
Grind the coconut, red chillies, coriander seeds, tamarind, sliced onion and turmeric powder.
Take a kadai and before placing it on fire , put the ground masala, chopped onion, chopped ginger, coconut oil, salt  and finally the belonji (FISH).
Add very little water and mix lightly with your fingers making sure that the fish does not break .
Cover with a  lid and  cook on very low flame till done.
This dish does not require any stirring while it cooks as the fish is very delicate and breaks easily.
Best served with hot rice.