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Fish Curry in Coconut Gravy

Cultural Context

Fish curry in coconut gravy hails from the coastal regions of India, particularly Kerala and Tamil Nadu, where fresh fish and coconut are abundant. This dish is a staple in many households, often served with rice, and reflects the region's rich culinary heritage. Today, variations of this dish can be found in various forms across Southeast Asia, showcasing the versatility of coconut in cooking.

IndianINmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1 kg fish fillets
3-4 tablespoons mustard oil
4-5 pinches salt
4-5 pinches red chili powder
5-6 pinches turmeric powder
2 medium-sized onions
2 medium-sized tomatoes
3 green chilies
10-12 cloves garlic
2-inch piece ginger
50 grams dried coconut
1 tablespoon kasuri methi
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
1 teaspoon mustard seeds
1 teaspoon fenugreek seeds
1 teaspoon Kashmiri red chili powder
1 tablespoon ghee
1 glass water

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Light coconut milk reduces calories while maintaining flavor.

fish

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Tofu is a plant-based protein option.

curry leaves

🥗Healthier: bay leaves

💰Cheaper: dried curry leaves

Dried curry leaves are more accessible.

fresh cilantro

🥗Healthier: parsley

💰Cheaper: dried parsley

Dried parsley is a cost-effective alternative.

1

Wash the fish fillets thoroughly with flour and mustard oil, ensuring they are clean.

2

Marinate the fish with 4-5 pinches of salt, 4-5 pinches of red chili powder, and 5-6 pinches of turmeric powder, mixing well to coat the fish.

3

Heat 3-4 tablespoons of mustard oil in a pan until it is hot and slightly soft.

4

Shallow fry the fish in the hot oil for about 3-4 minutes on one side, then check and flip to fry the other side.

5

Roast spices including 2 dried red chilies, 2 large cardamoms, 10-15 black peppercorns, 1 teaspoon cumin seeds, and 2 teaspoons coriander seeds until fragrant, about 1 minute.

6

Grind the roasted spices into a fine powder once cooled.

7

In the same pan, add 1 tablespoon of kasuri methi to the hot oil and let it infuse flavor.

8

Prepare a paste with 2 medium-sized onions, 3 green chilies, 10-12 cloves of garlic, and a 2-inch piece of ginger, blending until smooth.

9

Add the onion paste to the pan and sauté until the oil separates, indicating it is well cooked.

10

Add 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder, 1 teaspoon Kashmiri red chili powder, and 1 tablespoon of salt to taste, mixing well.

11

Add the tomato and dried coconut paste to the pan, stirring and adding a little water to prevent sticking.

12

Cover and cook the mixture until it thickens, stirring occasionally to avoid burning.

13

Once the mixture is thick, add 1 glass of water to create a gravy and bring to a boil.

14

Reduce heat to low and simmer for about 10 minutes to develop flavors.

15

Gently add the fried fish fillets to the gravy, being careful not to break them, and cook for an additional 5-7 minutes.

16

Add crushed kasuri methi to the curry and cover, cooking for another 5-10 minutes on low heat to infuse flavor.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingsimmering

Equipment Needed

panblender

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️

Dietary

gluten-free

Allergens

fishcoconut

Also Known As

Coconut Fish CurryMalabar Fish Curry

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