Indian
Indian - Street Food and Snacks
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
- • 6 kingfish steaks, 1 inch thick
- • 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
- • 2 tsp Kashmiri red chili powder
- • 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
- • 1 tsp vinegar
- • 1 tsp salt
- • 2 tbsp rice flour
- • 1/4 cup coconut oil
- • 8 curry leaves
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Rub the fish steaks with ginger-garlic paste, chili powder, turmeric, vinegar, and salt, and rest for 30 minutes.
2
Phase 2
Dust each steak lightly with rice flour for a crisp crust.
3
Phase 3
Shallow-fry in coconut oil over medium heat, 3-4 minutes per side, until deep red and crisp.
4
Phase 4
Crisp the curry leaves in the hot oil for a few seconds and scatter over the fish.
5
Phase 5
Serve on a banana leaf with sliced onion and lemon wedges, thattu kada style.