Ingredients

1/2 Kg fish - shark or catfish
1 onion chopped fine
12 dried red chillies
1/4 tsp cummin seeds
4 black pepper corns
5-6 cloves garlic
1/2" ginger
1/2 tsp turmeric powder
half cup of water in which tamarind has been dissolved
3 tbsp oil

Method:

1. Cut the fish into medium pieces, rub in salt and set aside.
2. Grind all the other ingredients except the onion into a paste (masala) with a little water.
3. Fry the onion until brown.
4. Add the masala and fry for a minute.
5. Add 1 cup of water.
6. Bring to boil then add fish.
7. Cook on low heat until tender.
8. Add a little salt and vinegar to taste.
9. Serve with plain boiled rice.