Kerala Fish Curry A Taste of Paradise Meen Curry

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lbs (680g) firm white fish fillets (e.g., cod, halibut, tilapia), cut into 2-inch pieces
• 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1 teaspoon red chili powder (adjust to taste)
• 1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
• 2 tablespoons coconut oil
• 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
• 1/2 teaspoon fenugreek seeds
• 1 sprig curry leaves
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped (about 1 cup)
• 1 inch ginger, minced (about 1 tablespoon)
• 4 cloves garlic, minced (about 1 tablespoon)
• 2-3 green chilies, slit lengthwise (adjust to taste)
• 1 medium tomato, chopped (about 1 cup)
• 1 teaspoon coriander powder
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin powder
• 1/4 teaspoon asafoetida (hing)
• 1 cup thick coconut milk
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 tablespoon tamarind paste (or juice of 1/2 lemon)
• Salt to taste
• Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)