Tilapia Curry - Andhra style

Fish curry has always been one of my mom's specialties. I have found an easier version without compromising the flavor and not having to deal with the bones.

What do you need:
Oil (as required)
1 tsp Mustard seeds
1 tsp Cumin seeds (Jeera)
1 stem Curry Leaves
3 Cloves
3 Black Cardamom
2 Bay Leaf
2 Red chili's
2 Onions (Cut into small pieces)
2 Green chili's (If you like your curry spicy, do not fry the heck outta them Lol)
1 tsp Turmeric
Salt to taste
1.5 tsp Ginger Garlic Paste
2 Tomatoes (Cut into small pieces)
Tamarind (1/4th cup if solid. 3 tbsp if concentrate)
6 Tilapia/Salmon Filet's (can use any other fish as well)
1 tbsp Coriander Powder
2 tbsp Chili Powder (adjust to your spice level)
2 tbsp Aachi Egg curry Masala or Homemade Meat Masala
Coriander leaves (chopped for garnish)

Initial Prep:

• Cut the fish into 1 inch pieces. (Since tilapia is a very delicate fish, to keep it from becoming mushy, we saute them initially)
• Take 3 tablespoons of oil in a pan and saute the fish until the pieces look white in color. This should take less than 10 seconds on each side
• Take some tamarind and soak it in hot water. If you use the concentrate then you can directly use it. (Soaking is done to get the complete pulp). Squeeze the pulp and keep aside.

How to make:

• When fish pieces are sauteed, set aside. 
• Take 4 tbsp oil in the pan. Add cumin and Mustard seeds and let them splutter then add cloves, cardamom, bay leaves, red chili's and curry leaves. Fry them for around 5-6 secs.
• Add the chili's to the pan and fry them. (to kill the spice fry the Chili's for longer)
• Add the onions, turmeric and a pinch of salt and fry them until they turn golden. Add the ginger garlic paste and mix it well with the onions and fry until the ginger garlic fragrance is felt (10 - 15 seconds)
• Add the tomatoes, chili powder, coriander powder and the egg/meat masala and fry them for a few seconds.Sprinkle some water and cover the pan for the tomatoes to cook well. This takes a few minutes. Keep an eye out to the pan to ensure onions and tomatoes don't burn.
• After the tomatoes are well done, add the tamarind solution to the pan and bring to boil. 
• Add the fish to the pan and mix well. Add salt to taste and let it cook for around 8 to 10 mins.
• stir carefully to make sure fish does not break into pieces.
• Add coriander to garnish. 

Serve hot!

Nutritional Facts:

• Fish is a high-protein, low fat food that provides a range of health benefits. 
• They are high in omega-3s and low in environmental contaminants.
• The omega-3s fatty acids found in fish  help with overall body growth and development as well as enhance healthy brain function. 
• Human body does not naturally produce these fatty acids.