Clean the fish and marinate with 1/2 a lemon or 1 tbsp vinegar.after 15-20 minutes wash it with water and drain.

Meanwhile split the kodumpuli and soak in 1/2 cup hot water.Crush the shallots,garlic,green chillies & curry leaves.

In an earthenware/steel vessel put the crushed items,coconut scrapped,turmeric,chillies,salt and mix together with your hand.

Add the fish and the kodumpuli with water to this and mix again.

Heat the stove & place the vessel on it.Cover with a lid & cook on medium heat.

After 5 minutes open the lid and toss the curry by holding both sides with mittens.If you r not familiar with this,just use a spoon to turn the curry.cover the lid and cook till all the water dries.adjust salt.

Off the stove and add the coconut oil & close the lid.after 2 minutes remove the lid and stir with a spoon.your Meen Peera is ready to serve.

U can make this with sardines,chemmen & squid rings also.