Ayala Thoran

Ingredients 

Mackerel- 4
Curry leaves-few
Mustard seeds- a teaspoon
salt-to taste
Dry red chilly(vattal mulak)- 2-3

To grind :
Coconut-3/4 cup
shallots-3-4nos
Ginger-a small piece
Garlic-3-4 flakes
Chilly- 2 or 3 medium sized
Cumin seeds- a teaspoon
turmeric powder-  1/2 tsp

Cook the cleaned Mackerel in little water,salt and turmeric.When done,remove the bones and mince it.Grind the ingredients without water.It should be medium coarse and not a fine paste.

In a pan,heat oil,splutter mustard seeds,curry leaves and few dry red chillies.Add the ground mix and saute for a while.When the raw taste is gone, add the minced fish and stir till it becomes very dry.Do this on a low flame for few minutes.Add salt to taste.