fish curry my style

Ingrediants

fresh fish-a few good pieces
fresh ginger-1/2 inch julienned
curry leaves-4 to 5
kokum(kind of tamarind found in Kerala in south India)-3 to 4 pieces
corriander power-1 teaspoon
chillie power-3 teaspoons
coconut oil-3 to 4 tablespoons
salt to taste
clay pot-to cook in
water-3 cups

method

Heat oil in pot to a simmer,add ginger,curryleaves and saute for a minute.Add coriander power and continue to fry withour burning it (it shouldnt turn black),add chillie power and continue to saute,preferably on low heat.When one has sneezed a bit and coughed a bit,the masala is ready so add water.Bring to a boil and add the fish.let it continue to cook for about 10 minutes and add the kokum.Lower heat and simmer gently until the curry is a lovely think consistency.Add salt to taste.
As a final twist,drizzle some coconut oil for that perfect look.
Perfect with staeamed rice.