Malabar Fish Curry is a flavorful and aromatic dish from the southwestern coast of India. This dish is distinguished by its tangy and spicy gravy, which is made with a blend of traditional spices and coconut milk. It pairs wonderfully with steamed rice, making it a comforting meal.
Here’s how to make Malabar Fish Curry:
Malabar Fish Curry Recipe
Ingredients:
- 180 gm King fish cubes
- 30 ml Sunflower oil
- 4 gm Mustard seeds
- 10 Red chilies (whole)
- 5 gm Coriander seeds
- 8 gm Ginger
- 10 gm Garlic
- 3 gm Curry leaves
- 50 gm Chopped onions
- 70 gm Chopped tomatoes
- 5 gm Kokum
- 10 gm Salt
- 25 gm Coconut milk
- 10 ml Tamarind water
- 4 gm Fresh coriander
Method:
- Preparation of Spice Paste:
- Soak red chilies, coriander seeds, ginger, and garlic overnight.
- Blend them into a smooth paste the next day.
2. Tempering:
- Heat sunflower oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Add mustard seeds and curry leaves for tempering. Let the mustard seeds splutter.
3. Sautéing Onions:
- Add chopped onions to the pan.
- Sauté for 4-5 minutes until the onions turn light brown.
4. Tomatoes and Spice Paste:
- Add chopped tomatoes and the prepared spice paste to the onions.
- Stir well and cook until the raw smell of the paste disappears and the tomatoes soften.
5. Adding Fish and Kokum:
- Add the King fish cubes and kokum to the pan.
- Mix well so that the fish is coated with the spices.
6. Coconut Milk and Tamarind:
- Once the curry starts to thicken, add the coconut milk and tamarind water.
- Stir well and bring it to a light simmer. Cook until the fish is done.
7. Seasoning:
- Add salt to taste and mix well.
8. Garnishing:
- Finish the curry by garnishing with freshly chopped coriander leaves.
9. Serving:
- Serve hot with steamed rice.
Tips:
- You can adjust the consistency of the curry by adding more or less coconut milk.
- Feel free to adjust the spice level according to your preference.
- For a richer flavor, you can also use freshly extracted coconut milk.
- If you don’t have kokum, you can substitute it with a little more tamarind water, but the taste may slightly differ.
Enjoy your delicious Malabar Fish Curry!
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