Ingredients:
Smelt/ Belanji / Motiyala -25 fish
Red dry chili - 6
Green chili - 3-5
Onion-2
Oil-2 tsp
Coriander seed -2tsp
Tamarind extract -1tsp or small tamarind piece on 3cm
Turmeric powder-1tsp
Coconut Shredded -1 cup(250 grm)
Water-1 to 1 1/2 cup
Salt-As per taste
Method:
Clean the smelt and keep them side.
Cut onion and green chili into small pieces.
Prepare Masala: Saute the red chili and coriander seeds .
To that add shredded coconut,tamarind extract and turmeric powder and grind it finely by using 1/2 cup water in mixer or grinder.
Fry Onion in oil till it turns to brown color.
Add masala ,salt and remaining water and boil it.
Finally add fish and boil it once again
Belanji curry is ready to savor!!!