Kerala Style Fish Curry in Coconut Milk | Kerala Style Meen Curry Recipe 🐟🥥

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: low-fat coconut milk

💰Cheaper: milk + coconut extract

Low-fat coconut milk reduces calories while still providing creaminess.

fish

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned fish

Tofu is a plant-based alternative, while canned fish is more budget-friendly.

Prepare the fish steaks and set aside.

In a pan, heat 2 tbsp of coconut oil and sauté chopped shallots, ginger, garlic, and green chillies until fragrant.

Add curry leaves, turmeric powder, chilly powder, and coriander powder; stir well.

Pour in the thin coconut milk and bring to a simmer.

Add the fish steaks and cocum pieces; cook until the fish is done.

Once cooked, add the thick coconut milk and salt to taste; mix gently.

In a separate small pan, prepare the tadka by heating 1 tbsp of coconut oil, adding mustard seeds, dry chillies, fenugreek seeds, and shallots until golden.

Pour the tadka over the fish curry before serving.

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