Name: Chepala Pulusu - Andhra Style recipe by Bethica Das at BetterButter
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 3
Ingredients: 4-5 fish pieces; 2 onions, chopped; 1" ginger, chopped; 3-4 garlic cloves; 1 tsp. tomato paste / 1 tomato (pureed); 1 sprig curry leaves; 1 tbsp. red chili powder; salt to taste; 1 tsp. roasted cumin powder; 1 tbsp. roasted coriander powder; 1 tsp. tamarind paste; 2-3 tbsp. oil; coriander leaves to garnish (opt)

ABOUT Chepala Pulusu - Andhra Style RECIPE

Here is a delicious and an authentic Andhra recipe of fish cooked in a spicy and a tangy gravy. Tamarind juice is the base of the gravy. I have used Rohu Fish, but any other fish is okay. It is best had with plain steamed rice. It is traditionally prepared very spicy, but the red chili powder can be adjusted according to individual taste.

Ingredients Serving: 3

4-5 fish pieces
2 onions, chopped
1" ginger, chopped
3-4 garlic cloves
1 tsp. tomato paste / 1 tomato (pureed)
1 sprig curry leaves
1 tbsp. red chili powder
salt to taste
1 tsp. roasted cumin powder
1 tbsp. roasted coriander powder
1 tsp. tamarind paste
2-3 tbsp. oil
coriander leaves to garnish (opt)

Instructions

Grind onion, ginger, tomato paste and garlic into a fine paste. Keep aside. Heat oil in a pan and saute the onion paste till oil separates.
Add all the powdered masalas and continue to saute for a minute with a sprinkle of some water on medium flame.
Now add the curry leaves, tamarind paste and 1 cup water. Mix well and let the water come to a boil. Drop in the fish pieces gently. Cover and cook on medium flame for 4-5 minutes. Serve, garnished with coriander leaves.

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