Chepala Pulusu

CategoryDifficultyIntermediate
Yields1 Serving
Prep Time20 minsCook Time40 minsTotal Time1 hr
Onion Chili Paste
 2 Large Onions, Diced
 4 Green Chilies, Slit
Masala
 1 tbsp Coriander Seeds
 7 -8, Garlic Cloves
 ½ tsp Fenugreek Seeds
 4 Red Chilies
Curry
 ½ cup Oil
 2 Springs, Curry Leaves
 Salt, To Taste
 1 tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste
 ½ tsp Turmeric Powder
 1 Large Tomato, Chopped
 1 tbsp Red Chili Powder
 1 tbsp Coriander Powder
 Tamarind Paste (25 grams of Tamarind in 200 ml of Water)
 300 ml Water
 300 g Fish, Any Variety
1

Marinate the chicken with salt and turmeric for 20 minutes.

2

Blend all the ingredients to make a rich rica rica paste while waiting.

3

Fry the chicken in a pan until it turns golden brown and remove it.

4

Drain the old oil from the pan, add fresh oil, and then add the blended paste, lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, and bay leaves. Cook until fragrant and the moisture has reduced.

5

Add water, salt, and sugar, and stir.

6

Add the fried chicken, cover, and cook for 20 minutes.

7

Finally, add chopped spring onion and basil, and mix everything together.

Ingredients

Onion Chili Paste
 2 Large Onions, Diced
 4 Green Chilies, Slit
Masala
 1 tbsp Coriander Seeds
 7 -8, Garlic Cloves
 ½ tsp Fenugreek Seeds
 4 Red Chilies
Curry
 ½ cup Oil
 2 Springs, Curry Leaves
 Salt, To Taste
 1 tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste
 ½ tsp Turmeric Powder
 1 Large Tomato, Chopped
 1 tbsp Red Chili Powder
 1 tbsp Coriander Powder
 Tamarind Paste (25 grams of Tamarind in 200 ml of Water)
 300 ml Water
 300 g Fish, Any Variety

Directions

1

Marinate the chicken with salt and turmeric for 20 minutes.

2

Blend all the ingredients to make a rich rica rica paste while waiting.

3

Fry the chicken in a pan until it turns golden brown and remove it.

4

Drain the old oil from the pan, add fresh oil, and then add the blended paste, lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, and bay leaves. Cook until fragrant and the moisture has reduced.

5

Add water, salt, and sugar, and stir.

6

Add the fried chicken, cover, and cook for 20 minutes.

7

Finally, add chopped spring onion and basil, and mix everything together.

Notes

Chepala Pulusu
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