Fish Curry With Tomato Easy
A traditional Kerala curry where fish simmers gently in a spiced coconut gravy until every piece soaks up the flavours. The curry leaves and raw coconut oil finish add that characteristic Kerala fragrance.
Ingredientsfor 4 servings
- 250 g Any fleshy fish
- 2 nos Tomato small
- 1/2 cup Shallots (Kunjulli)
- 5 nos Dry red chillies — crushed
- 5 Cloves Garlic — crushed
- 1/2 tsp Pepper powder
- 1/4 tsp Turmeric powder
- 1/2 tbsp Tomato sauce
- 1/2 tsp All purpose flour Maida
- 1/4 cup Water
- Coriander leaves — chopped
- Oil, to taste
- Salt, to taste
Preparation
Step 1
For preparing fish curry with tomato, first boil and cook the tomatoes in hot boiling water for a few minutes. Peel off the outer skin when cold enough to handle.
Step 2
Grind the shallots and tomato pulp in a mixer. Set aside.
Step 3
Place a pan on the stove and heat oil. Stir in maida flour and fry in low heat. Add crushed garlic and crushed red chillies. cook in low heat.
Step 4
Add turmeric powder and required salt. Add ground tomato shallot paste and cook well till oil accumulates on top.
Step 5
Pour 1/4 cup water and add fish pieces. Cover with a lid and cook in low heat until done.
Step 6
When the fish pieces are cooked, add tomato sauce and pepper powder. Mix and boil for a few seconds.
Step 7
Fish curry with tomato is ready. Garnish with chopped coriander leaves and serve hot.
Tip
For a thicker gravy, cook uncovered on medium heat for the last few minutes. For a thinner consistency, add a splash of warm water.
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