Malabar Fish Curry is a very popular dish from the state of Kerala. A traditional dish of Malabar cuisine, this dish has a distinctive taste with the tamarind and coconut giving it its unique flavour .
This is one of the easiest dish to prepare and goes well with hot, steamed rice.
Commonly touted as a lazy man’s dish, this is perfect for those hot summer days when you feel like lounging in the cool evening breeze enjoying the warm, relaxed end to the day.
The dish is also perfect for any occasion and any time.
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Malabar Fish Curry Recipe
A popular and delicious fish curry from the coastal region of Kerala
Prep Time15mins
Cook Time15mins
Total Time30mins
Course: Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: Kerala
Ingredients for Malabar Fish Curry
100gVanjaram Fish (Seer Fish Fillets)
1/4tspTurmeric Powder
50gCoconutgrated
2Green Chilliessmall
1/2inchGinger peeled
1/2tspRed Chilli Powder
1/2cupTamarind Extract
2tbspSambar Onions (Shallots)finely chopped
as per tasteSalt
For Tempering:
1tbspCoconut Oil
1/4tspMustard Seeds
1Dry Red Chilli
fewCurry Leaves
How to make Malabar Fish Curry
Grind the coconut and turmeric powder with little water to a fine paste.
Combine the tamarind extract, red chilli powder, ginger, salt and green chillies in a pan.
Add the ground coconut paste and mix well.
Place the pan over medium flame.
Simmer for 2 minutes.
Add the fish and salt.
Cook for a few minutes or until the mixture starts to thicken.
Fry the tempering ingredients in coconut oil and add to the fish.
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