Thenga Aracha Ayala curry (Indian Mackerel in Coconut Gravy)

Ingredients

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1. Ayala (Indian Mackerel) - 2
2. Green chilli -3
3. Curry Leaves
4. Coconut - 1/4 cup
5. Turmeric Powder - 1/2 tsp
6. Chilli Powder - 2 tbsp
7. Coriander Powder - 1 tbsp
8. Red chilli -1
9. Pearl Onion -2
10. Water - 1/cup
11. Salt - To taste
12. Kudampuli/Cambodge - 2 pieces
13. Coconut Oil -  3 tbsp

Method
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1. Clean and cut fish to medium size pieces.
2. Grind ingredients numbered 4 to 9 to a fine paste.
3. Heat a manchatti/ pan and add oil.
4. Saute slit green chilli and curry leaves.
5. Add grounded coconut mixture and saute for 1 min.
6. Add cleaned mackerel/ ayala pieces, kudampuli , water and salt.
7. Cover and cook until fish is cooked.
8. Once cooked add  1 tsp coconut oil and curry leaves at top.