Karavadu kuzhambu/Dry fish curry(Anchovy)

                                                               

                                                                                                                

Ingredients
Karavadu/Dry fish-10 pieces (Soak them in water for 2 hours and wash with hot water nicely)
Shallots or small  onoins-15
Onion-1
Green chilli -2
Tomato- 2
Shreded coconut-4 tbsp
Kasa kasa-1 tbsp(soak the kasa kasa in water for 1/2 an hour)
Mustard seeds-1/4 tbsp
Cumin seeds-1 tsp
Turmeric powder-1/4 tsp
Chilli powder-1/2 tsp
Curry leaves-few
Method
In a pan,heat 1 tbsp of oil,add peeled small onions and saute them well till they are brown.In a blender add the fried onions,shreded coconut,kasa kasa,cumin seeds,turmeric powder and ground this to a fine paste.In a pan heat 2 tbsp of oil,add mustard seeds,curry leaves,chopped onions and green chillies. Saute them well and then add chopped tomatoes.When the tomatoes become soft,add chilli powder and put the washed karuvadu/dry fish pieces.Now pour the ground mixture and add 1/2 glass of water.  Cover it with a lid and allow it to boil.When karuvadu becomes soft  and cooked.Turn off the flame.Karuvadu kuzambu is ready.This kuzhambu will be better combination with dosa and idli.