Special Fish Curry
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 3 servings
- 800 g King Fish
- 1 Onion finely chopped, big
- 1 nos Tomato big
- 7 nos Garlic pods
- 1/2" piece Ginger
- 5 nos Green chillies
- 1 tsp Pepper powder
- 1 tsp Allpurpose flour Maida
- 1 cup Coconut milk
- 1/2 tsp Turmeric powder
- 1/4 tsp Garam masala powder
- Curry leaves A, a few
- Coriander leaves — optional
Preparation
Step 1
Make a paste with ginger, garlic and green chillies.
Step 2
Heat 1 tsp oil in a pan.
Step 3
Add chopped onions and salt.
Step 4
When they turn brown, add ginger-garlic-green chilly paste and curry leaves.
Step 5
After a minute, add pepper powder, maida and 1/2 of the coconut milk.
Step 6
Add 1/2 cup water and Bring to a rolling boil.
Step 7
When it starts to boil, add fish and turmeric powder.
Step 8
Cook in a low flame.
Step 9
When the fish is fully cooked, add rest of the coconut milk.
Step 10
Cook further for a minute. Add, garam masala and coriander leaves.
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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