Dry Fish Recipe || Dry Fish Recipe Village Style || Salt Dry Fish Curry || Dry Fish Tomato Curry

dry fish

🥗Healthier: fresh fish

💰Cheaper: canned fish

Fresh fish is lighter and canned fish is often more affordable.

coconut oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Olive oil is healthier while vegetable oil is budget-friendly.

fresh cilantro

🥗Healthier: parsley

💰Cheaper: green onions

Parsley offers a similar flavor, while green onions are more economical.

red chili powder

🥗Healthier: paprika

💰Cheaper: cayenne pepper

Paprika adds color and flavor without the heat of chili powder.

Soak dry fish in warm water for 15-20 minutes to soften.

Heat coconut oil in a pan over medium heat until shimmering.

Add mustard seeds and curry leaves; sauté until fragrant.

Add chopped onions and cook until translucent, about 5-7 minutes.

Stir in minced ginger, garlic, and green chilies; cook for 2-3 minutes.

Add chopped tomatoes and cook until they break down, about 8-10 minutes.

Mix in turmeric, red chili powder, and coriander powder; cook for 2-3 minutes.

Add the soaked dry fish, gently folding it into the sauce.

Pour in a little water if the curry is too thick; simmer for 10 minutes.

Adjust salt to taste and cook for an additional 5 minutes.

Garnish with chopped fresh cilantro before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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