Fish stir fry ( Meen Ularthiyathu)

Ingredients

Fish Fillets – 2 large
Tomato (chopped) – 1 large
Onion (diced) – 1 large
Ginger (finely minced) – 1 tbsp
Crushed Garlic (finely minced) – 2 small cloves
Green Chillies – 3 nos.
Curry leaves – A sprig
Chilly powder – 1/2 tsp (Alter according to your Spice Tolerance)
Fish Masala Powder – 1 tbsp (I used Eastern Fish Masala powder)
Pepper Powder – 1/2 tsp
Salt – to taste
Oil – 2 tbsp
Mustard Seeds – 1/2 tsp
For Marinating the Fish

Red Chilly Powder – 1 tsp (Alter according to your Spice Tolerance)
Turmeric Powder – 1/2 tsp
Black Pepper Powder – 1/2 tsp
Salt – to taste
Lemon Juice – 2 tsp

Preparation Method

Wash the fish fillets and soak it in water along with 1 tbsp lemon juice. Rinse and drain after 5 minutes.
Marinate the fillets with all the above ingredients and keep it aside for 10 minutes.
Microwave the fillets for 4-5 minutes. Alternatively, you can lightly cook it in a non stick skillet.
Shred the fish with a fork and keep aside.
Heat oil in a pan and splutter mustard seeds. Add onions and saute till translucent.
Add ginger, garlic, slit green chillies and curry leaves and saute for a few minutes.
Add tomatoes along with salt to taste and cook until soft and pulpy.
Reduce heat and add 1/2 tsp chilly powder, 1 tbsp fish masala powder, 1/2 tsp black pepper powder and saute for 2 minutes.
Add the shredded fish pieces and mix everything well.
Cover the pan and cook on medium low heat for 5-7 minutes till it is completely cooked and dry.