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Kerala Fish Curry

Kerala Fish Curry is an authentic south Indian dish which is deeply cherished in their culture. This fish curry has the perfect blend of spices, making it everyone's favourite This is a Sanjeev Kapoor exclusive recipe.

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Kerala Fish Curry

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Main Ingredients Pomfret, Red chilli powder
Cuisine Kerala
Course Main Course Seafood
Prep Time 11-15 minutes
Cook time 16-20 minutes
Serve 4
Taste Spicy
Level of Cooking Easy
Others Veg

Ingredients list for Kerala Fish Curry

  • 450 grams Pomfret , cut into darnes
  • 1 teaspoon Red chilli powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Turmeric powder
  • to taste Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin seeds
  • 1 teaspoon Coriander seeds
  • 2 Dried red chillies
  • 3-4 tablespoons Fresh coconut , scraped
  • 1 tablespoon Rice , soaked
  • 2-3 tablespoons Coconut oil
  • 1 teaspoon Ginger , chopped
  • 1 medium Onion , finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon Tamarind pulp
  • 2 tablespoons Coconut milk

Method

  1. Take pomfret darnes in a large bowl, add red chilli powder, turmeric powder and salt and mix well. Keep aside to marinate.
  2. Heat a non-stick pan, add cumin seeds and coriander seeds and dry roast till fragrant. Cool and transfer into a mixer jar.
  3. Add dried red chillies, coconut, soaked rice and some water and grind to a smooth paste.
  4. Heat coconut oil in a deep non-stick pan, add ginger and onions and sauté till onions turn light golden in colour.
  5. Add the ground paste, salt and 2 cups of water and mix well. Let the mixture come to a boil.
  6. Add the marinated fish pieces, a little salt and tamarind pulp, mix well and simmer for 4-5 minutes.
  7. Add coconut milk, mix and bring to a boil. Turn the heat off.
  8. Transfer into a serving bowl serve hot with steamed rice.
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