Ambot Tik (Goan Fish Curry)
½
Kg fish - shark or catfish
1 onion chopped fine
12 dried red chillies
¼ tsp cumin seeds
4 black pepper corns
5-6 cloves garlic
½” ginger
½ tsp turmeric powder
½ cup water in which tamarind has been dissolved
3 tbsp oil
Cut the fish into medium pieces, rub in salt and set aside.
Grind all the other ingredients except the onion into a paste (masala) with a little water.
Fry the onion until brown.
Add the masala and fry for a minute.
Add 1 cup of water.
Bring to boil then add fish.
Cook on low heat until tender.
Add a little salt and vinegar to taste.
Serve with plain boiled rice.
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