Red Fish Curry Easy
A traditional Kerala curry where fish simmers gently in a spiced coconut gravy until every piece soaks up the flavours. The curry leaves and raw coconut oil finish add that characteristic Kerala fragrance.
Ingredientsfor 6 servings
- 15 piece Fish
- 21/2 tbsp Chilly powder
- 1 tsp Coriander powder — optional
- Turmeric powder A pinch
- 2 tbsp Ginger — ground
- 8 nos Garlic pods
- 5 nos Small onions(sliced (Kunjulli)
- 2 sprig Curry leaves
- 5 piece Kukum star Kodampuli
- 3 tbsp Oil
- ¼ tsp Mustard seeds
- ½ tsp Fenugreek powder (Uluva)
- Salt, to taste
Preparation
Step 1
Grind together chilly powder, coriander, turmeric, garlic and ginger to a paste.
Step 2
Soak the µKudampuli¦ in one cup of water for 5 minutes.
Step 3
Pour oil into a pan and heat it.
Step 4
Let the mustard seeds crackle.
Step 5
Fry the cut onions and curry leaves.
Step 6
When they turn brown, add the ground paste and fry for 2 minutes.
Step 7
Add 2 cups of water, salt and soaked Kodampuli together with water.
Step 8
Boil for one minute and add the fish pieces.
Step 9
Allow it to boil again.
Step 10
Add fenugreek powder and cook till gravy thickens. Stir it occasionally.
Step 11
Continue cooking for 10 to 15 minutes on a low flame keeping the pan covered.
Tip
For a thicker gravy, cook uncovered on medium heat for the last few minutes. For a thinner consistency, add a splash of warm water.
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