# Nellore Chepala Pulusu (Nellore Fish Curry)

## Description
Nellore Chepala Pulusu is a traditional spicy and tangy fish curry from the Nellore region of Andhra Pradesh, India, typically served with steamed rice.

## Quick Facts
- Calories: 450 per serving
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Servings: 2
- Difficulty: medium
- Cuisine: Indian
- Health Score: 6.5/10

## Nutrition Per Serving
- Calories: 450
- Protein: 22g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fat: 25g
- Fiber: 4g
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg

## Dietary Information
This recipe is: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free

## Ingredients (2 servings)
- 500 gram Fish (cut into steaks, cleaned)
- 1 lemon-sized ball Tamarind (soaked in 1 cup hot water to extract pulp)
- 1 medium Onion (finely chopped)
- 1 medium Tomato (chopped)
- 3 number Green chilies (slit lengthwise)
- 1 tablespoon Ginger-Garlic Paste
- 1.5 tablespoon Red Chili Powder
- 1 tablespoon Coriander Powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Turmeric Powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Cumin Powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Fenugreek Seeds
- 0.5 teaspoon Mustard Seeds
- 1 sprig Curry Leaves
- 3 tablespoon Cooking Oil
- 1 teaspoon Salt (or to taste)
- 1 cup Cooked Rice (for serving)

## Instructions
1. Clean the fish pieces thoroughly and set aside. Extract pulp from the soaked tamarind and keep it ready.
2. Heat oil in a large pot or kadai. Add mustard seeds and fenugreek seeds, let them splutter.
3. Add chopped onions and green chilies. Sauté until onions turn translucent.
4. Add ginger-garlic paste and sauté for a minute until the raw smell disappears.
5. Add chopped tomatoes and cook until they soften and turn mushy.
6. Stir in turmeric powder, red chili powder, coriander powder, cumin powder, and salt. Cook the spices for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
7. Pour in the tamarind pulp and 1-2 cups of water (or as needed for desired consistency). Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 5-7 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
8. Gently add the cleaned fish pieces to the simmering gravy. Add curry leaves. Cover and cook on medium-low heat for 10-15 minutes, or until the fish is cooked through and the gravy thickens slightly. Avoid stirring too vigorously to prevent breaking the fish.
9. Serve the hot Nellore Chepala Pulusu with steamed white rice.

## Allergen Information
Contains: fish

## Tags
fish-curry, nellore, andhra-cuisine, spicy, tangy

## Source
Recipe by: Unknown
Video: https://youtube.com/shorts/CLE_2pDJvK8?si=v-dXKEEe6TN0Nw7N

## Machine-Readable Data

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### Nutrition Data (per serving)
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