Spicy Fish Curry
⏱️ 10m Prep🔥 20m Cook
Primary Dish
Spicy Fish Curry
Ingredients
- • 250g firm white fish fillets (like tilapia or cod), cut into chunks
- • 1 tbsp coconut oil
- • 1 tsp mustard seeds
- • 1/2 tsp fenugreek seeds
- • 1 sprig curry leaves
- • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- • 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste
- • 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
- • 1 tsp chili powder (adjust to taste)
- • 1 tsp coriander powder
- • 1/2 tsp cumin powder
- • 200ml coconut milk
- • 100ml water
- • Salt to taste
- • 1 tbsp tamarind paste
- • Fresh coriander leaves for garnish
Cooking Steps
1
Heat coconut oil in a pan or kadai over medium heat.
2
Add mustard seeds and fenugreek seeds. Let them splutter.
3
Add curry leaves and sauté for a few seconds.
4
Add chopped onions and sauté until golden brown.
5
Add ginger-garlic paste and sauté for a minute until the raw smell disappears.
6
Add turmeric powder, chili powder, coriander powder, and cumin powder. Stir well and cook for 30 seconds.
7
Pour in coconut milk and water. Mix well.
8
Add salt and tamarind paste. Bring the curry to a simmer.
9
Gently add the fish chunks to the simmering curry.
10
Cover and cook for 8-10 minutes, or until the fish is cooked through and flakes easily.
11
Garnish with fresh coriander leaves.
12
Serve hot.