Fish Tamarind Stew (chepa Pulusu)
Fish Tamarind Stew (Chepa Pulusu) is a traditional Andhra Cuisine dish known for its tangy and spicy flavors. This stew is made with fish, tamarind, and a blend of aromatic spices, creating a delicious and comforting meal.
Ingredients
- 500g fish (preferably a firm white fish like cod or tilapia), cut into pieces
- 1 lemon-sized ball of tamarind, soaked in 1 cup of water
- 2 onions, finely chopped
- 3-4 green chilies, slit
- 1 tomato, chopped
- 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste
- 1 tsp red chili powder
- 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
- 1 tsp coriander powder
- 1/2 tsp fenugreek seeds
- 1/2 tsp mustard seeds
- 10-12 curry leaves
- 2 tbsp oil
- Salt to taste
- Fresh coriander leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Heat oil in a pan and add mustard seeds. Once they start to splutter, add fenugreek seeds and curry leaves.
- Add chopped onions and green chilies. Sauté until the onions turn golden brown.
- Add ginger-garlic paste and sauté for a minute.
- Now, add the chopped tomato and cook until it turns mushy.
- Strain the tamarind water into the pan, discarding the pulp. Add red chili powder, turmeric powder, coriander powder, and salt. Mix well and let it simmer for 5 minutes.
- Gently place the fish pieces into the stew, ensuring they are submerged in the liquid. Cover and cook for 10-15 minutes or until the fish is cooked through.
- Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and serve hot with steamed rice.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 20 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 30 minutes
- Total time:
- 50 minutes
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 250 per serving
- Protein
- 25g
- Carbohydrates
- 15g
- Fat
- 10g
Supplies
Pan Spatula Bowl
Tools
Knife Cutting board Lemon squeezer
Serving suggestions
Serving suggestions: Serve the Fish Tamarind Stew with steamed rice or crusty bread for a satisfying meal.
Tips & tricks
Tips: Adjust the spiciness of the stew by adding or reducing the amount of green chilies and red chili powder according to your preference.
Cost
$15