Kerala Fish Curry

Kerala Fish Curry along with Tapioca is a very tasty combination. Many tourists who visit Kerala would prefer to taste Kerala Fish curry along with the tasty tapioca.

Ingredients required

Fish - 10 pieces of good fish

Chillie powder - 2 1/2 tsp

Turmeric powder - 1/4 tsp

Coriander powder - 1 tsp

Ginger small pieces - 1 tbsp

Garlic pieces - 2 pods

Onion - 1 large (sliced into thin pieces)

Curry leaves - 2 leaves

Kodampuli - 5 pieces

Fenugreek powder - 1/4 tsp

Mustard seeds - 1/2 tsp

Salt - to taste

How to prepare Kerala Fish Curry

Soak the kodumpuli in a cup of water.

Grind ginger, garlic, chilli powder, turmeric powder and coriander powder into a paste.

Heat 1 tbsp. oil in a pan and add the mustard seeds to splutter. When done, add the onions and the remaining 1/2 tbs. ginger and fry until brown. Add the ground masala.

Add the kodumpuli with water, and add little more water to the pan. Add salt and cook. The total water quantity along with kodumpuli water, should not exceed 2 cups.

After boiling, add the fish pieces and cover it up and cook.

Add fenugreek powder and cook for 5-10 minutes, until the gravy thickens.

Add curry leaves and remove from the fire.

Note:

1. Fish cooked in mud vessel will be more tastier, if available, instead of pan.

2. Instead of large onion, small onions (sambar onions) can be used, which will taste better.

Learn another type of Kerala Fish Recipe Preparation using Kudampuli

Video: Kerala Fish Curry Preparation

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