Maharashtrian machhi gravy  

HOW TO PREPARE: - Clean the fish slices thoroughly and wash them. Now put the slices in a bowl and add the tamarind paste, garlic paste, turmeric powder, red chilly powder, coriander powder and salt to taste. Mix all these ingredients and let it marinate for half an hour at least. Crush the garlic flakes and set it aside. Now take a pan and heat some oil. When the oil is very hot put in the crushed garlic, asafoetida, chopped green chilly and sate briefly. Now add the marinated fish slices along with the marinade, sprinkle a little water is required. Now cover, simmer and cook for 20 minutes or till the fish is ¾th cooked. Now pour in the coconut milk slowly and bring to boil. Again simmer, cover and cook for another three minutes. The fish should be ready and it must be firm. Remove from flame and serve with rice.