Chepala Pulusu( Fish in a tangy spicy gravy)

INGREDIENTS:

Fish pieces(cut and cleaned) 4-5

Onion-2 medium sized ( if u want more gravy then u can add 1 more medium sized onion)Coriander seeds 2-3tsp

Ginger- 1.5" piece

Garlic- 5-6 pods

Cloves- 2-3

Cardamom-1

Khus khus (gasagasalu) - 1.5 tsp

Pepper- 7-8

Dalchini - 1" piece

Star anise- 1/2

Tamarind - size of a lemon

Turmeric powder- a pinch

Red chillie powder - as req (depends on the amount of spiceness u want)Salt - acc. to taste

Oil -4-5tbsp

Jeera - 1/2 tsp

Curry leaves - 1 or 2 springs

Green chillies- 2-3 slit

METHOD:

-Soak tamarind in water and keep aside
-Make a paste of onion, garlic, ginger, corainder seeds, cloves, cardamom, khus-khus, pepper, dalchini and star anise.
-Heat oil once the oil is hot add jeera and curry leaves and let jeera splatter. now add the paste and fry till the raw smell goes.
-Once the raw smell goes add red chillie powder, haldi powder salt and green chillies and let cok for another 3-4 min.
-Now add the fish pieces and cook for a further 4-5min.add the tamarind juice and let cook till oil floats on top.
-Garnish with coriander leaves and serve with rice.

NOTE:dont stir frequently after adding the fish as the fish might break