Indian
Indian - South Indian Classics
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 steaks
- • 1 1/2 cups thick coconut milk
- • 12 shallots, halved
- • 1 tbsp ginger, cut into juliennes
- • 2 tsp red chili powder
- • 2 pieces kudampuli (Malabar tamarind)
- • 2 tbsp coconut oil
- • 10 curry leaves
- • 1 tsp salt
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Fry the shallots and ginger in 1 tbsp coconut oil until soft, then stir in the chili powder.
2
Phase 2
Add the coconut milk, kudampuli, and salt with 1/2 cup water; simmer 5 minutes.
3
Phase 3
Slide in the fish steaks and simmer 8-10 minutes until just cooked, swirling the pan instead of stirring.
4
Phase 4
Drizzle the remaining coconut oil over and scatter the curry leaves; rest 15 minutes.
5
Phase 5
Serve with steamed rice or tapioca; the curry tastes better after a few hours.