3-4 large fish, river or sea fish. For better taste and benefit, different mix of fish is ideal. If fish fillets are available, use and save on effort. Ensure freshness. 

Note: 

Large fish here means weighing in at 1 -3 kilos for good chunky meat. It is the “larger” fish: tuna, swordfish, marlin etc. that are suspect for mercury content, as they feed on smaller fish and gather mercury in their body. Do note and do not fear the 1-3 kilo fishes.

If having river fish, ensure you are informed about the state of the river water. Polluted rivers will pollute the fish. 

Lake fish is also acceptable, with a caveat: only use lake fish from lakes that are in the catchment area: forests and areas that are controlled by the municipal authorities from polluting sources, as it is going to be used for human consumption. All over India, catchment areas are heavily forested to attract rain and the water source is rain-water collected in a lake. Most often these lakes are dammed and patrolled. This ensures fresh, unpolluted water. However, its availability may be less. Personally, as reported by a client, it is available on particular days of a week. Do verify purity all the same.

Good clean sourcing can never be overstated.

Small quantity of chopped fermented vegetables: cabbage, beetroot, carrot, cauliflower, broccoli etc.

1 egg

4-5 tablespoons fat: ghee, butter, coconut oil. Any will do.

Home shredded/grated coconut 1-2 cups

Salt, pepper