Kingfish Ginger Curry / Iswana Ambat(Konkani) / Surmai

You will find this recipe in most of the Mangalorean homes. Fish Ambat is a very famous recipe in all konkani homes. It goes well along rice/idli/dosa. Mostly for this same curry masala different fish types as also be used. Health-wise, this is a very good recipe. And mostly it is just awesome to have this curry during rainy season. Make one and enjoy with your family.

Ingredients:
2 medium kingfish slices


Salt to taste
3 slit green chillies
2 tbsp fine chopped ginger
1 medium onion finely chopped

 
Curry Paste: Grind the below ingredients into a smooth paste.
1/2 coconut (grated)
Small marble size tamarind ball
1 small tbp turmeric powder
10 red chilli, roasted (use only the small red chillies which give more of spice)
2 tbsp coriander seeds, roasted

Method:

• Take the Curry paste  in a vessel, add consistent water, salt to taste and cook the gravy until it boils well.

• When you see the gravy coming to a boil, add the ginger pieces and slit green chilli and let it boil for 2-3 mins. 

• Now add the fried onions (they should be fried to caramel color as you see in picture)

• Let the gravy boil for a minute, now add the fish pieces and switch off the burner. Close the lid and keep the curry for 2-3 mins. The fish gets cooked in the hot gravy. This way of cooking helps to keep you fish meat intact and they do not split. I mostly cook fish in this manner. You will really enjoy the gravy as it gives a unique aroma of ginger and green chilli.