Nivol Curry Recipe | Traditional Mangalore Curry | Spicy & Easy South Indian Curry | Chef Varun

nivol fish

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: tilapia

Tofu provides a plant-based option, while tilapia is more affordable.

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Almond milk is lower in calories, while evaporated milk is budget-friendly.

Heat vegetable oil in a pan until hot.

Add sliced onions and sliced fresh coconut; sauté until golden brown.

Add cloves of garlic and coriander seeds; sauté.

Incorporate fennel seeds, peppercorn, and fenugreek; sauté.

Add dried red chilies, snipped off at the ends, and cumin seeds; sauté.

Grind the sautéed mixture into a fine paste, adding water only if needed.

Add the ground paste to the pan, along with tamarind water and salt; allow to boil.

Heat ghee in a separate pan, add sliced onions and curry leaves for tempering.

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