Sambar powder Raaja Phanna Upkari (Ayala/mackerel mulakittathu)—Type 3

Ingredients

Raaju (Ayala/Mackerel)                   --  2 or 3 medium sized

Red chilli                                              --  15 to 20

Tamarind pulp                                    --   1 Tbsp

Coriander seeds                                 --    2 tsp

Urad Dal                                              --     1 tsp

Chopped onion                                  --  1 medium

Ginger    chopped                              --  1” piece

Green chilli                                         --   2 chopped

Coconut Oil for cooking

Method

Heat 1 tsp oil in a pan add coriander seeds and urad dal fry till aroma comes.  Grind this with red chilli, tamarind pulp into fine paste.  Boil this paste add chopped onion, ginger, salt and chilli.  Boil it for 5 to 10 minutes.  Then add cut and clean fish cook till done, turn off the gas add ½ tsp of coconut oil. serve with saru upkari and boiled rice,yummmyyyy :)