Coconut Curry
This homestyle fish curry is built on a foundation of shallots fried dark in coconut oil and spices toasted until they release their full aroma. It tastes even better the next morning, spooned over cold leftover rice.
Ingredientsfor 3 servings
- 1.5 Lbs Catfish/ tilapia/king fish/pomfret
- 1 nos Onion chopped, small size
- 1 tsp Red chilly powder
- 1/2 tsp Turmeric powder
- 1 tsp Corriander powder
- 1 nos Tomato chopped, small size
- 1 tsp Ginger/garlic paste
- 1 tsp Ginger sliced, small size
- 2 Stems Curry leaves
- 1/2 tsp Methi seeds
- 1/2 tsp Mustard seeds
- 1 Walnut Tamarind
- 1/4 Can Coconut milk unsweetend
- 1 nos Green chilly
Preparation
Step 1
Presoak a walnut size tamarind paste in a cup of water and heat for a minute in the microwave leave to soak for about 10 minutes and strain the extract.
Step 2
Heat 1 table spoon oil, add mustard seeds and let them allow to crackle.
Step 3
Add chopped onions and stir till translucent.
Step 4
Add 1 tsp of ginger/ garlic paste and stir fry till you get the aroma in about 4 minutes.
Step 5
Add the chopped tomato and stir fy till it gets soft and is blended with the onion mixture.
Step 6
Add the turmeric, chilly powder and dhania powder, stir for about 2 minutes till you get the aroma.
Step 7
Add the tamarind water, curry leaves and green chilly, sliced ginger and Put the lid on and cook on medium heat for about 10 minutes.
Step 8
Add salt per taste.
Step 9
Once the gravy has blended and taste smooth and cooked, put in the sliced fish and cook for about 7 minutes.
Step 10
Add 1/2 a tsp of powdered methi seeds and lastly add the unsweetend coconut milk.
Step 11
Heat on medium for about 5 minutes, put off stove, let it sit for about 5 more minutes.with plain rice/ bread.
Tip
Coconut oil and curry leaves at the very end, off the heat, give the curry its characteristic Kerala aroma. Never skip this final step.
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