Fish Malabari Recipe
Fish cooked in a flavorful Malabari style.
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Ingredients
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Fish and Marinade
Gravy
Method
Preparation and Marination
- 1
Marinate the Fish
In a bowl, combine the fish fillets with turmeric powder, red chili powder, lemon juice, and salt. Mix well and let it marinate for at least 30 minutes.
Cooking
- 2
Prepare the Gravy
In a large pan, heat coconut oil over medium heat. Add mustard seeds and let them splutter. Then add curry leaves.
- 3
- 4
Cook the Tomatoes
Add chopped tomatoes to the pan and cook until they soften and the oil separates from the mixture.
- 5
Add Coconut Milk
Pour in the coconut milk and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Add garam masala and adjust salt as needed.
- 6
Cook the Fish
Gently slide the marinated fish fillets into the gravy. Cover and cook on low heat for about 10-12 minutes, or until the fish is cooked through and flakes easily.
- 7
Garnish and Serve
Garnish with chopped coriander leaves and serve hot with steamed rice or appams.
