How to make aila macher kalia

Ayala fish dry curry/ How to make aila macher kalia

The marinated  Aila/Ayala fishes are fried and then simmered in a thick gravy made with roasted coconut, onions, garlic and ginger and finished in a warm, spicy, cumin- coriander flavored sauce and this is How to cook How to make aila macher kalia/Ayala fish dry curry.

Ingredients of aila macher kalia

For fry

Aila fish -02(bigger)
Mustard oil-1 tsp
Ginger garlic paste-1 tsp
Turmeric powder-1 tsp
Red chili powder-1 tsp
Lemon juice-1 tsp
Salt to taste-1 tsp

For gravy

Onion-1(big, cut into slice)

Garlic-6 cloves

Ginger-1 inch

Coconut-1/4^th of small coconut

Tamarind pulp 1/2 tsp

Red chili-02

Cumin seeds-1/2 tsp

Salt to taste

Cooking oil -2 tsp

Turmeric, cumin, and coriander powder-1/2 tsp each

How to make aila macher kalia

First prepare the fish fry.

Now take a hard bottomed pan, heat it and add onion, garlic, ginger, coconut and tamarind, sauté for 2 minutes.

Take it out from the oven and allow it to cool in room temperature.

Take a jar of blender and add all the items and make a course paste.

Now in pan heat oil, add cumin seeds and red chili for tempering.

As they splutter and sizzle add the paste of onion ginger and stir for 2 minutes.

Add turmeric, coriander and cumin powder with salt and stir for 5 minutes

When the gravy started drying, adds ½ cup water and cook for 2 minutes.

Add the ayala fishes and mix it well, cook for 3-4 minutes in low flame with lid covered.

Uncover the lid, garnish it and serve hot with rice or salad.