Kerala Fish Curry Recipe
Tangy spicy fish cooked in malabar tamarind water
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Spices
Aromatics
Liquid Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare Tamarind Water
Soak the Malabar tamarind in warm water for about 15 minutes. Once softened, extract the tamarind juice by squeezing it and straining it into a bowl. Set aside.
- 2
Marinate Fish
In a bowl, marinate the fish pieces with turmeric powder, red chili powder, coriander powder, and salt. Let it sit for at least 15 minutes.
Cooking
- 3
Heat Oil and Temper Spices
In a large pan, heat the coconut oil over medium heat. Add mustard seeds and let them splutter. Then add curry leaves and sauté for a few seconds.
- 4
- 5
Add Tomato
Add the chopped tomato to the pan and cook until it becomes soft and mushy.
- 6
Combine Fish and Tamarind Water
Gently add the marinated fish pieces to the pan. Pour in the tamarind water and add the remaining water. Mix gently to combine.
- 7
Simmer the Curry
Let the curry simmer on low heat for about 15-20 minutes, or until the fish is cooked through and the flavors meld together.
- 8
Finish with Garam Masala
Sprinkle garam masala over the curry, stir gently, and let it cook for another 2-3 minutes.
