Shark Ambotik

This is a goan shark (fish) curry. Ambotik..means sour & spicy. Quick and easy to make and

Ingredients:

2 tbsp oil
10 shark steaks (season with salt for 30 mins)
2 onions finely chopped
2 garlic flakes , finely sliced
2 green chillis, slit
3-4 dried kokum fruit seeds
Salt and pepper for seasoning

For the masala

3-4 flakes of garlic
1 inch ginger
8-10 red kashmiri chillies
2 tsp red wine vinegar
1 tsp cumin
5-6 black peppercorns
1 tbsp recheado masala ( see my recipe http://jouelleskitchen.blogspot.com/2011/02/goan-fish-platter.html on how to make it)
1 marble sized tamarind piece (soak in hot water and use the juice)
1 tsp sugar
1 tsp turmeric powder
2-3 cups water (depending on the gravy required)

Blend this well.

Method:

1. In a heavy based saucepan, heat the oil. Fry the garlic, chillies and onions. Saute until lightly brown.

2. Add the ground masala and kokum,season with salt and pepper. Cook for 5 mins.

3. Add the fish. Cook on a slow flame until fish is cooked.

4. Season well. Serve hot with rice.