Kerala Style Fish Masala
Fresh fish cooked the Kerala way — with coconut, curry leaves, and a tartness that comes from kudampuli or tamarind. Coastal Kerala cooking at its simplest and best.
Ingredientsfor 3 servings
- 5 nos King fish
- 1 tsp Turmeric powder
- 2 tsp Chilly powder
- 2 tsp Coriander powder
- 2 tsp Cumin powder (Jeerakam)
- 2 tsp Eastern fish masala
- 3 tbsp Coconut — grated
- 2 nos Onion — chopped
- 3 nos Green chillies
- Curry leaves, a few
- Coriander leaves, a few
- 1 tsp Mustard
- Ginger garlic paste - 1 tbsp
- 3 nos Tomato
- Oil, to taste
- Salt, to taste
Preparation
Step 1
For preparing kerala style fish masala, coat fish with turmeric and salt.
Step 2
Fry the fish pieces in oil.
Step 3
Set a kadai on the stove, add oil and heat. let the mustard seeds crackle.
Step 4
Fry onion, ginger-garlic paste, green chillies and curry leaves.
Step 5
Add tomato and fry well. Add chilly powder, cumin powder and coriander.
Step 6
Simmer flame and fry till oil comes out.
Step 7
Add little water. Add coriander leaves and fish masala powder.
Step 8
Add fish pieces and make masala.
Step 9
When fish is coated well. take it off the heat.
Step 10
Sprinkle coconut on top and serve.
Tip
Seafood cooks in minutes. The single biggest mistake is overcooking — the moment fish turns opaque or prawns curl and go pink, they are done.
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