Koota Ma Papeta

 

Koota is a tiny dried fish available in the Indian markets . Though it is tiny , it is really delicious and gives out a strong fishy flavour. It is used for making Kebabs too. Have a look at the recipe of Koota Ma Papeta.

Ingredients (3 Servings) :

• Koota Fish - 250 g
• Potatoes - 2-3
• Onions - 3 
• Curry Leaves - 3-4 Stems
• Mustard Seeds (Rai) - 1 Tbsp
• Cumin Seeds (Jeera) - 1 Tbsp
• Ginger Paste - 1/2 Tsp
• Kashmiri Chilli Powder - 1/2 Tsp
• Turmeric Powder - 1/2 Tsp
• Green Chillies - 3-4
• Coriander Leaves - 1/4th Cup
• Sugar - 1 Tsp
• Salt to Taste

Method :

• Wash the koota under running water and soak them in water for 5 minutes.
• Drain the water and keep aside.
• Heat oil in a utensil and add finely chopped green chillies , mustard seeds , cumin seeds and curry leaves to it.
• Add finely chopped onions to it and fry them till they are golden-brown.
• Add sugar , ginger paste , turmeric powder and Kashmiri chilli Powder and fry them till the oil separates from the spices.
• Now , add the koota and chopped potatoes and mix them thoroughly , cover it with a lid and let it cook till the potatoes are soft.
• Add salt to it. (Lesser than the usual as the koota already contains adequate salt)
• Add coriander leaves to it , 2 minutes before you turn off the stove.