Kerala Fish Curry
Benefits
High in Omega-3 Fatty Acids Rich source of Protein
Heart Health
Anti-inflammatory properties Packed with Nutrients
Good for Skin & Hair Aids Digestion Supports Bone Health Weight Management Boosts Immunity
Kerala fish curry is a nutrient-dense, flavorful dish that offers a wide range of health benefits. It's packed with omega-3 fatty acids, lean protein, and anti- inflammatory ingredients, making it great for heart health, brain function, skin, and digestion. The blend of spices and coconut in this dish not only enhances the flavor but also contributes to better overall health. The best part is it has very little wood pressed coconut oil & that too in its raw form.
Ingredients
- choice of fish cut in cubes 500gm
- Grated coconut 250gm
- ginger a 50gm
- garlic 12 pods
- curry leaves - a hand full
- Coriander powder 1/2 tbsp
- Kashmiri chili powder 1/2 tbsp
- tomato 1 small or green mango half (if available)
- fennel seeds 1 tsp
- green chilly 3 to 4 slit
- Malabar tamarind 3 to 4 pc
- turmeric 1tsp
- salt to taste
Method
- Take a mud pot.
- Put the cut fish pieces into it.
- Add cut mango/tomato, tamarind, green chilly & curry leaf.
- Take half a ginger and dice it into thin julienne and add to the pot. Now take garlic and cut it into thin julienne and add to the pot.
- Take small shallots 10 to 15 pcs and add to the pot.
- Grind all the other ingredients to a fine paste and add to the pot.
- Pour half glass water so that all the ingredients are mixed well and the fish is submerged in it.
- Add salt to taste
- Keep the pot on high flame till a boil is seen.
- Now make the flame low, cover the pot and keep it on simmer for 10 to 15 minutes.
- Check the fish is cooked and at last add 1 tbsp coconut oil to it and cover the pot.
- It's ready to serve.
- Have it with some hot Phulka’s or a nice bowl of steamed rice.