When you are in the mood for some fish, you want to be able to divide the dish easily then why not try to make something new and make a Fish Mince Ball Curry.

I have been eating Fish Mince Ball Curry or as we call it in our house “Machli na mamna” ever since I was a little girl. Back then I was not the biggest fan of eating fish balls; it was never really appealing to me. As grew older my taste buds developed and I found my self enjoying foods that I did not appreciate as a child. With the mince balls made with fresh fish, cooked just right, the fish taste is perfect in a curry.

Fish Mince Ball Curry

Ingredients

• 300 g white fish, minced
• 2-3 tbs green masala
• 2-3 tsp garam masala
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 2-3 cloves
• 1 inch cinnamon stick
• 1 star anise (badiya flower)
• 3-4 curry cleans
• 1/2 can tomato puree
• cilantro for garnish and fish mince
• 1 tbs vegetable oil

Method

1. If you cannot find minced fish, pull out your meat grinder and grind some with a handful of cilantro
2. Mix in  2 tbs green masala, 2 tsp garam masala, and salt into the fish mince
3. Roll 1 inch balls from the mince
4. In a wide pot heat oil and sizzle cloves, star anise, cinnamon, and curry leaves until fragrant
5. Then saute onions until soft and brown; about 5 minutes on low, covered
6. Once onions have browned pour tomato puree and cook for 1-2 minutes
7. Add fish mince balls, mix well
8. Pour water just until fish is covered
9. Garnish with cilantro and serve with rice or roti!