South Indian Fish Curry Recipe

South Indian Fish Curry Recipe

South Indian style fish curry is one of the best to serve over rice for dinner or lunch. It is easy to prepare, so you can also prepare it for your everyday meals.

INGREDIENTS

• 500 g of fish cut into pieces of your choice

For roasting

• 1/2 teaspoon of chana dal
• 1 teaspoon of jeera / cumin seeds
• 1/2 teaspoon of rice
• 1/4 teaspoon fenugreek seeds

To make the fish curry

• 2 chopped onions
• 3 sprigs of curry leaves
• 2 chopped tomatoes
• 1/2 teaspoon of mustard seeds
• 3 tablespoons of coconut
• 1 teaspoon of turmeric powder
• 2 tablespoons of oil
• 2 chopped green peppers
• 2 tablespoons of chopped coriander leaves
• 1 teaspoon of salt (or to taste)
• 2 teaspoons of red pepper powder
• 2 tablespoons of tamarind pulp mixed with water

INSTRUCTIONS

Prepare the masala for the fish curry

First, dry roast the rice, jeera / cumin seeds, fenugreek seeds and chana dal until lightly toasted, about a minute. Let cool.

Then, in a blender, add these cooled spices, onion, coconut and tomato to obtain a smooth paste. Put aside.

Prepare the South Indian Fish Curry

Heat the oil in a pan and add the mustard seeds. When the mustard seeds start to splash, add the curry leaves.

Then add the ground paste, red chilli powder, turmeric powder, salt, tamarind water and fish. Mix gently.

Add the coriander leaves and green chili. Bring it to a boil over high heat. Reduce the flame and cook, covered, to a simmer.

Turn off the stove when the color of the green chilli has changed and the oil begins to float in the sauce. Garnish with cilantro leaves before serving. Happy Cooking Time.