Fish Curry - Nadan Style
Cooked low and slow until the masala melds into the gravy, this prawn curry carries the unmistakable warmth of Kerala spices — black pepper, curry leaves, and coconut. Pair it with steaming rice and a crisp pappadam.
Ingredientsfor 5 servings
- 1/2 kg Prawns You can add any other fish instead of prawns
- 2 medium Cocunut — grated
- 1/2 tsp Turmeric powder
- 1 tbsp Chilly powder
- 2 nos Tomato sliced, medium
- 4 nos Green chillies
- 1 tsp Ginger paste
- 1 Lemon Tamarind (Puli)
- Curry leaves, to taste
- Salt, to taste
Preparation
Step 1
Soak the tamarind in hot water.
Step 2
Add turmeric, chilly powder and sufficient water to the grated coconut and grind until smooth.
Step 3
Place a pan on the stove and put the cleaned prawns, sliced tomatoes, green chillies, ginger paste, curry leaves, salt and tamarind water and Stir everything together thoroughly with hand.
Step 4
Add coconut mixture to the prawns and give it a good stir.(If it is any other fish, add fish only after the mixture is boiled).
Step 5
Bring to boil in medium flame. Continue cooking for 15 to 20 minutes by stirring in between.
Step 6
Fish curry in vadakkan style is ready. Have it with rice.
Tip
The oil separating from the masala is your signal that the base is properly cooked. Do not add the main ingredient before you see those pools of oil on the surface.
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