Easy Fish Curry
Recipe by Chef Nehal Karkera · Watch on YouTube
SeafoodGluten FreeDairy FreeLow Sugar
20
minutes
Easy
effort
Nutrition
per serving
500kcal
Protein39g
Carbs12g
Fat35g
Nutrition values are AI-estimated based on ingredients.
Dish Info
Cuisine
Coastal
Dish Type
Curry
Meal Type
LunchDinner
Cooking
Shallow FriedSauteed
Goes well with
RiceRotiNaanSalad
Ingredients
- Several large, thick slices of white-fleshed fish
- Salt to taste
- 1.5 tsp turmeric powder
- 1-2 tbsp coriander seeds
- 1 tsp cumin seeds (for green masala paste)
- 2-3 green chilies
- 1 inch ginger, chopped
- 4-5 peeled garlic cloves
- 0.5 tsp black peppercorns (for green masala paste)
- 1 inch cinnamon stick (for green masala paste)
- 2-3 cloves
- 0.25 cup fresh coriander leaves, chopped (for green masala paste)
- Cooking oil
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 1 small-to-medium tomato, finely chopped
- 1 cup coconut milk
- Fresh coriander leaves for garnish, chopped
- Cumin seeds (for tempering)
- Black peppercorns (for tempering)
- Cinnamon stick (for tempering)
Method
- 1Marinate fish slices with salt and turmeric powder, rubbing gently to coat both sides.
- 2Combine coriander seeds, cumin seeds, green chilies, chopped ginger, garlic cloves, black peppercorns, cinnamon stick, cloves, and fresh coriander leaves in a mixer jar with water, then blend into a smooth green paste.
- 3Heat cooking oil in a kadai, add whole spices (cumin seeds, black peppercorns, cinnamon stick) and temper briefly.
- 4Add finely chopped onions to the kadai and sauté until softened and light brown.
- 5Add chopped tomatoes and a sprinkle of salt, cook until softened, then add turmeric powder and mix in.
- 6Pour the prepared green masala paste into the kadai, rinse the mixer jar with a bit of water, add the "masala water" to the kadai, stir well, and bring to a simmer.
- 7Gently place marinated fish slices into the simmering curry base, gently stir to coat, cover with a lid, and cook the fish.
- 8Remove the lid, pour in coconut milk, gently stir, and simmer for a few more minutes.
- 9Garnish the fish curry with freshly chopped coriander leaves.
These instructions are our analysis of the original video. Watch on YouTube →
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