Kerala Spicy Fish Curry
Today’s recipe is an aromatic fish curry recipe that is quick to make - it’s easy, tempting and of course, spicy. I learnt this recipe from my sister-in-law, who is a master in cooking Kerala style dishes. This healthy fish curry is truly delicious. It makes a great.. meal choice to feed the family & makes for a perfect dinner on cold wintery night.
Ingredients
Fish slices - ½ kg
Tamarind - a small ball
Turmeric pwd - ¼ tsp
Kashmiri red chilly pwd - 2 tsp
Pepper pwd - ½ tsp
Coriander pwd - 2 tsp
Fenugreek pwd - ½ tsp
Oil - 2 tbsp
Mustard - ¼ tsp
Cumin - ½ tsp
Fenugreek seeds - ½ tsp
Curry leaves - handful
Onion slices - ½ cup
Garlic - 5
Ginger grated - 1 tsp
Mashed tomato - 1 cup
Coriander leaves
Salt to taste
Instructions
1.
Clean and wash the fish slices
2.
Wash and soak tamarind in warm water
3.
Squeeze thick juice out of it
4.
In a mixing bowl, add turmeric pwd, kashmiri red chilly pwd, pepper pwd, coriander pwd, fenugreek pwd and salt
5.
Add ½ cup of water and mix well
6.
Heat oil in a pan
7.
Add mustard seeds, cumin, fenugreek, curry leaves and wait to splutter
8.
Add onion slices, garlic and ginger
9.
Saute well until it turns golden
10.
Add mashed tomato and cook
11.
Once the oil squeezes out of the mixture, add the masala prepared in step 4
12.
Add 1 cup of water
13.
Combine and allow to cook in low medium flame for 5 mins
14.
Now add the thick tamarind juice extracted
15.
Bring it to a boil over medium heat
16.
Cover and cook until the gravy turns desired thickness
17.
Now add the fish pieces and mix well
18.
Cover and cook until the fish is done
19.
Remove from heat and add more curry and coriander leaves
20.
Keep it covered, so that the flavors get well infused in the curry
21.
Serve with rice, roti or any main dish