Fish Pulusu(Fish in tamarind gravy)

In Gradients:

Fish(Sea carp/catfish/tilapia)-10 pieces

Ginger garlic paste-1 1 /2 tsp

Turmeric-1/2 tsp

Chilli powder-2 tsp

Green chillies-6

mustard seeds-1 tsp

10-12 curry leaves

1 big lemon-sized tamarind pulp (soak tamarind in 1 1/2 cup of warm water and extract thick juice)

2 tbsp chopped fresh coriander leaves (optional)

salt to taste

1/2 cup oil

Make a masala paste of the below ingradients

Poppy seeds-1 1/2 tsp

Elaichi-1

Cinnamon stick-1 inch piece

Jeera-1tsp

Cloves/lavangam-3

Coriander seeds-2 tsp

Shallots(onions)-5

Preperation method:
Heat oil in a wide vessel and add the mustard seeds and let them splutter.Add the green chillies,curry leaves  and stir for a few seconds.
Add the masala paste,ginger-garlic paste ,turmeric pwd,and fry on medium heat . 

Add red chilli pwd and salt and fry for a minute. Add the tamarind extract and bring it to boil.

Now carefully place the fish pieces in the vessel and cook covered for 3 mts. Turn the fish pieces over and cook. Cover and cook on low heat for 10 mts. Let the sauce thicken and till the oil separates or leaves. Adjust salt and garnish with chopped coriander leaves.