Kerala Style Fish Curry Easy
Cooked low and slow until the masala melds into the gravy, this fish curry carries the unmistakable warmth of Kerala spices — black pepper, curry leaves, and coconut. Pair it with steaming rice and a crisp pappadam.
Ingredientsfor 6 servings
- 1 kg King Fish or any other fish
- 2 nos Onions — chopped
- 1 piece Ginger — chopped
- 5 nos Green chillies — slit
- 2 nos Tomato — chopped
- 2 cup Coconut — grated
- 2 tbsp Coriander powder
- 1 tsp Red chilly powder
- 1 tsp Turmeric powder
- 1 tsp Fenugreek (Uluva)
- Salt, to taste
- 2 tbsp Oil
- Curry leaves — for garnishing
Preparation
Step 1
Heat 2 tbsp fo oil in a pan.
Step 2
Cook onion until it turns light brown.
Step 3
Add ginger, chilly and finally tomato and give it a good stir until oil float on top.
Step 4
Grind togther grated coconut, coriander powder. Red chilly powder, turmeric powder and fenugreek into a fine paste.
Step 5
Add this to the above mix along with enough water and salt.
Step 6
Bring to a gentle boil.
Step 7
Add fish and cook for another 5 - 6 minutes.
Step 8
Garnish with curry leaves.
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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