Shark Ambotik/Authentic Goan Spicy and Sour Seafood Cuisine

• 1 14 lbs shark fillets, cut into 2-inch cubes
• 7 -8 shallots, chopped lengthwise
• 10 kokum, petals
• 14 cup grated coconut
• 1 teaspoon coriander seed
• 1 12 teaspoons salt
• 1 tablespoon oil
• 12 of a medium sized onion, coarsely chopped
• 7 whole kashmiri red chilies
• 5 peppercorns
• 1 teaspoon cumin seed
• 4 -5 garlic cloves
• 1 inch piece ginger
• 12 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 12 teaspoon sugar
• 4 tablespoons vinegar

1. Marinade the Shark meat with a pinch of salt, keep aside for 5 to 10 minutes.
2. In the mean time, dry roast the grated coconut and coriander seeds until it turns a bright golden brown color, in a blender make a paste of the same with 2 tbsp of water.
3. Next add all the ingredients for the masala in a bowl, make a paste.
4. Heat a tbsp of oil in a wide bottomed skillet, add the shallots , fry till translucent, next add the ground masala along with the paste of roasted coconut and coriander seeds.
5. Fry for 3 to 4 minutes on a medium heat by constant stirring or until the raw smell of the spices vanish.
6. Next, add 2 cups of water, salt and the kokum petals, cover and cook on medium heat until it comes to a boil.
7. Lastly add the shark meat, cover and cook for 8 to 10 minutes on medium low.
8. Serve hot with Rice.

cubes, shallots, kokum, coconut, coriander seed, salt, oil, onion, kashmiri red chilies, peppercorns, cumin, garlic, ginger, turmeric, sugar, vinegar

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/shark-ambotik-authentic-goan-spicy-and-sour-seafood-cuisine-479087 (may not work)