Malabar Fish Curry Recipe

• 300 grams Fish (any firm fleshed fish)

For Grinding

• 1½ cup Fresh Coconut (grated )
• ½ tsp Turmeric Powder
• 1 tbsp Chilli Powder
• 1 tsp Ginger (grated)
• 1 no Green Chilli (slit)
• 3 tbsp Tamarind pulp
• Salt to taste

For tempering

• 2 tbsp Coconut Oil
• ½ tsp Mustard Seeds
• 3 no Shallots | Sambar Onion (peeled and sliced thinly )
• 2 sprig Curry Leaves

1. 1

   Take coconut and turmeric powder in a blender and puree till it is smooth. Add the pureed coconut to a claypot or kadai or any kadai. Add in ginger, chilli powder, salt, tamarind pulp, green chilli and some water. Mix well.

2. 2

   Bring this to a boil, add in fish pieces and simmer for 8 to 10 mins till the fish is cooked.

3. 3

   Now make tempering, heat coconut oil and crackle in mustard, shallots and curry leaves. Fry till golden brown. Pour this over the curry and mix well. Cover the pan with a lid till serving. Serve with rice.