Kerala Style Tomato Fish Curry
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 4 servings
- 1/2 kg Any fish — cut into curry sized pieces
- 2 nos Tomato — chopped
- 1 nos Onion — chopped
- 1 tsp Ginger garlic paste
- 2 tbsp Tomato paste
- 3 nos Green chilly — sliced
- 1 tbsp Red chilly powder
- 1/2 tsp Turmeric powder
- 2 tbsp Oil
- 11/2 cup Water
- Salt, to taste
Preparation
Step 1
For preparing Kerala Style Tomato Fish Curry, Heat the oil in a pan add onion, ginger garlic paste and Let it cook for 3 minutes. Then add tomato, green chilly and Continue cooking for 5 to 6 minutes.
Step 2
Add all masalas and salt.
Step 3
Add water and let it boil for sometime.
Step 4
Add fish pieces and cook until done.
Step 5
Kerala style tomato fish curry is ready to serve.
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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