Kerala Fish Curry
Rich, fragrant, and full-bodied — this fish curry gets its depth from slow-cooked shallots and a careful balance of chilli heat and tang. Serve with appam, rice, or porotta.
Ingredientsfor 2 servings
- 1 nos Onion
- 5 nos Garlic cloves
- 4 nos Green chilly
- 1 tbsp Coconut oil
- 1/2 kg Fish — cut into medium pieces
- 1 tsp Mustard
- 1 tsp Fenugreek
- 3 piece Coccum/kudampuli
- 3 nos Tomato
- 1 tsp Chilli powder
- 1 tsp Turmeric powder
- 1 tsp Coriander powder
- 1 tsp Salt
Preparation
Step 1
Heat the oil in meen chatti, add mustard and fenugreek seeds. When it allow to crackles add chopped onions. cook until it becomes brown.
Step 2
Add ginger, garlic and green chillies. Let it cook for 2 minutes.
Step 3
Add tomatoes, chilli powder, turmeric powder and coriander powder. cook for a minute.
Step 4
Add 1 cup water and let it bubble for 2 minutes.
Step 5
Next, add fish pieces to this gravy and Stir everything together thoroughly.
Step 6
Close meen chatti with a lid and Let it cook for 10 minutes, until fish is cooked and gravy becomes thick.
Step 7
Next, add salt and kudam puli to this and cook for another 5 minutes in a low flame.
Step 8
Now Kerala fish curry is ready to serve with fish and kappa.
Tip
Taste the gravy before adding the main ingredient. It should be well-seasoned and balanced on its own — the protein or vegetable will dilute it slightly.
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