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Toddy Shop Fish Curry is a traditionally prepared fish delicacy, a bit more spicy and flavorful compared to normal fish curries. Also termed Kallu Shappu Meen Curry, this is a local favorite with the general public. The flavor and aroma of Kallu Shappu Meen Curry is very tempting and the dish looks very appealing too. The fiery redness of the curry and the oil-drenched fish gravy is what makes Toddy Shop Fish Curry, a specialty dish. There is a common notion that shappu preparations are tedious. But this is not true. The toddy shop curry can be easily prepared at home with the minimum ingredients. Fish is nutritious and provides vital nutrients required for the body. You can explore a well-detailed recipe here.
INGREDIENTS
1 kg Seer Fish / Shark
6 tsp Chilly powder
8 tsp Coriander powder
10 Garlic cloves chopped, big
6 nos Onion cut into long slices
0.5 tsp Fenugreek Uluva
4-6 pieces Kukum star Tamarind
0.5 tsp Pepper powder
6-8 tsp Oil
6 tsp Salt
4-6 nos Tomato chopped
20 nos Curry leaves
INSTRUCTIONS
To prepare the red-colored Toddy Shop Fish Curry, first soak chilly powder, coriander powder, and salt in a cup.
Heat 3 tsp of oil in a non-stick pan.
Add fenugreek seeds and stir till they become dark brown.
Add garlic and stir for 2 minutes.
Add onions and stir again.
Add chopped tomatoes and stir fry.
After 5-6 minutes, put the soaked paste. Reduce the flame and stir well for 5-10 minutes so that everything gets mixed well and the oil gets separated.
Add 3-4 cups of water, stir and boil it.
When it starts to boil, slip in the fish pieces along with the kukum star.
After 10-15 minutes, the gravy will thicken to a dark brown color and the fish will get cooked as well.
Add curry leaves.