Jul 09 2026
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Thrissur Style Salmon Curry Recipe

Inspired by Thali
Time30m
Serves4

Salmon cooked in a Coconut Curry Sauce + Black Tamarind

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Ingredients

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Curry Ingredients

Method

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1

    Prepare the Base

    Heat oil in a pan, add mustard seeds, and let them splutter. Add finely chopped onions and sauté until golden brown.

  2. 2

    Add the Spices

    Stir in ginger-garlic paste and green chilies, cooking for a minute. Then, add chopped tomatoes, turmeric powder, red chili powder, coriander powder, and salt. Cook until tomatoes soften.

  3. 3

    Incorporate Coconut Milk

    Pour in the coconut milk and add black tamarind pulp. Stir well and let it simmer for about 5 minutes.

  4. 4

    Cook the Salmon

    Add the salmon fillets into the curry. Cover and cook for 10 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through. Add curry leaves for flavor.

  5. 5

    Final Touch

    Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed. Serve hot with steamed rice or roti.

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