A flavorful and spicy fish curry made with a blend of spices and Malabar tamarind, perfect for a hearty meal.

Prep Time
15min
Cook Time
30min
Total Time
45min
Simple Fish Curry  recipe

Ingredients

4 Servings
(1 serving = 250g)

Main Ingredients

  • 1kg
    fish
  • 1/2cup
    shallots
  • 1in
    ginger, julienned
  • 8clove
    garlic
  • 1bundle
    curry leaves

Spice Mix

  • 2tbsp
    Kashmiri chilli powder
  • 1tsp
    chilli powder
  • 1tsp
    coriander powder
  • 1/2tsp
    turmeric powder
  • 1/4cup
    water
  • 1/4in
    Mix all these powder cup water.

Jaggery 1/2 teaspoon

  • 3piece
    Kudampuli (Malabar tamarind)
  • 1 1/4cup
    boiled water
  • 2tbsp
    coconut oil

How to make Simple Fish Curry

Preparation

  1. Clean and cut the fish into pieces.

  2. Mix Kashmiri chilli powder, chilli powder, coriander powder, and turmeric powder with water to form a paste.

Cooking

  1. Heat coconut oil in a pan.

  2. Add shallots, ginger, garlic, and curry leaves. Sauté until the shallots turn golden brown.

  3. Add the spice paste to the pan and cook for a few minutes until the raw smell disappears.

  4. Add Kudampuli and boiled water to the pan. Bring to a boil.Add 1/2 teaspoon jaggery.

  5. Add the fish pieces to the pan and cook until the fish is done and the gravy thickens.

Tips & Tricks

  1. Adjust the amount of chilli powder according to your spice preference.

  2. Soak Kudampuli in water for a few minutes before adding to the curry for a more intense flavor.