Kerala Fish Curry Recipe

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In this article, I will tell you the recipe of a very simple yet very delicious Keralan recipe.

Kerala Fish Curry

Ingredients:

• Onion, chopped - 1
• Garlic, peeled - 4 to 6 cloves
• Ginger, peeled and thinly sliced - 1 (1-inch) piece
• Chile peppers, chopped - 1 to 6
• Tamarind pulp - 2 or 3 tablespoons
• Warm water - 1 1/2 cups
• Oil - 3 or 4 tablespoons
• Mustard seeds - 1 tablespoon
• Ground coriander - 1 tablespoon
• Turmeric - 2 teaspoons
• Fenugreek - 1 teaspoon
• Curry leaves (optional) - 4 to 6
• Salt and pepper to taste
• White fish, cut into bite-sized pieces - 2 pounds
• Coconut milk - 1 1/2 cups

Preparation Method

1. Place the onion, garlic, gingerroot and chilies in a blender or food processor and process until pureed but still a little chunky. You may have to add a little water and work in batches if using a blender.
2. Mix the tamarind pulp with the water and break it up with a fork or your hands to dissolve. Strain the tamarind water and discard the pulp.
3. Heat the oil in a large pot, kadhai or wok over medium-high flame. Add the mustard seeds and sauté until they start to pop. Add the dry spices quickly and stir just until they are absorbed by the oil. Do not allow the spices to burn.
4. Quickly add the onion puree and curry leaves. Reduce heat to low and cook until the liquid is reduced and the onions have lost their raw flavor, about 10 to 15 minutes.
5. Add the tamarind water, season with salt and pepper and simmer another 10 to 15 minutes to meld the flavors and reduce the liquid a little.
6. Stir in the fish and coconut milk and simmer slowly another 5 to 10 minutes until the fish is cooked through. Adjust seasoning and serve with basmati rice.