Fish shredded into coconut

Netholi/Anchovies – 500 grams Grated coconut – 1 cup Ginger – one medium sized piece ( peeled and cut into cubes ) Green chillies – 5-6 nos (Small sized) Curry leaves – 2 stems Shallots / Kochu ulli – 4-5 nos Red chilli powder – 2 tsp Turmeric powder – 1/2 tsp Kurumulaku / Peppercorns – 3/4 tsp Crystal salt / Kalluppu – 1 tsp Kudampuli / Fish tamarind – 3 pieces Salt to taste/as needed METHOD- First cut and clean the fish, and then once again by adding some crystal salt / Kalluppu and then wash it thoroughly and keep aside to drain. Wash and soak kudampuli in 1/2 cup of water for about 15-20 minutes. Meanwhile crush grated coconut, ginger, green chillies, curry leaves, shallots, red chilli powder, turmeric powder and peppercorns using mortar and pestle. You can also use the small jar of mixer grinder and just grind it for just 2-3 pulses by just adding 1 tbsp of water After that mix the fish with crushed coconut mixture, salt and 1 stem curry leaves with your hands and add the soaked kudampuli with the water and keep it in a medium flame till it starts to boil. Then reduce the flame to low and cook it covered for about 10 to 12 minutes or till almost all water is evaporated or the fish is nicely cooked. Kindly be noted not to stir it with spoon or else the fish may break to small pieces. Enjoy with rice.