Indian
Indian - Regional Mains
Malabar Fish Curry
Chef's Menu Description
An authentic Indian specialty cooked with freshly ground roasted spices, caramelised onions, and aromatic herbs in the traditional style.
Ingredients
- • 600g kingfish (seer fish), cut into thick steaks
- • 1 cup grated fresh coconut
- • 2 pieces kudampuli (Malabar tamarind)
- • 8 shallots, sliced
- • 1 tbsp ginger, crushed
- • 2 tsp Kashmiri chili powder
- • 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
- • 3 tbsp coconut oil
- • 1 sprig curry leaves
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Rinse the kudampuli and soak it in 1/2 cup warm water.
2
Phase 2
Blend the coconut with the chili powder, turmeric, and a little water into a smooth paste.
3
Phase 3
Combine the paste, kudampuli with its soaking water, shallots, ginger, and salt in a clay pot; boil 10 minutes.
4
Phase 4
Slide in the fish steaks; simmer gently 8-10 minutes until just cooked.
5
Phase 5
Drizzle with the coconut oil and scatter the curry leaves; rest 30 minutes and serve with rice or tapioca.