Karimeen Coconut Milk 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 2 servings
- 2 nos Karimeen (medium sized
- 1 cup Coconut Milk
- 5 nos Green Chillies
- 2 tsp Coriander
- 1 tbsp Pepper
- 2 tsp Curry leavess
- 2 piece Kokum pods
- 1/2 tsp Turmeric powder
- 5-6 nos Kanthari
- 1 tsp Ginger Chopped lengthwise
- 1/4 cup Coconut Oil
- 1 tsp Mustard seeds
- Salt, as needed
- Curry leaves, a few
- Green chillies
- Coriander Leaves
- Kokum Pod A piece
- Pepper
- 2 tsp Curry leaves
Preparation
Step 1
Get the ingrediends for marination: green chillies, turmeric powder, black pepper, coriander leaves, curry leaves, a piece of kokum pod, salt and blend in a mixer to a fine mixture.
Step 2
Marinate the karimeen with the above prepared marinade for a few minutes.
Step 3
In coconut oil, pan-fry the karimeen to a golden brown color.
Step 4
Get an earthen pot and add 2 tbsp coconut oil. Heat oil and add mustard seeds. When it allow to crackles, add the roasted Karimeen pieces on the seasoning. Pour a cup of coconut milk into this. Add kanthari and ginger pieces and Put the lid on and cook over medium heat.
Step 5
Cook for about 10 minutes.
Step 6
After 10 minutes, turn off the heat, add salt and serve in a flat pan.
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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