1/2 kg fish, cut into pieces
1/2 tsp sugar
1½ tsp melted butter (optional)
1 cup coconut milk
1 tsp all spice powder
2 bay leaves
4 tbsp oil
4 green chillies, cut into strips
Salt to taste

Blend to smooth paste:

1 tsp turmeric powder
1 inch ginger piece
2 tbsp tamarind pulp
2 tsp fennel seeds (saunf)
3 tsp cumin seeds
3 tbsp grated coconut
5 whole red chillies

Method:

• Heat the oil in a pan, add bay leaves, split green chillies and fry till the oil begins to separate.
• Add the fish pieces along with sugar and salt.
• Add little water and simmer it for a while.
• Add tamarind and all spice powder paste and cook for five more minutes.
• Just before taking it off the fire, add coconut milk and bring to a boil.