Experience the rich flavors of Kerala cuisine with this Malabar Fish Curry, a creamy and spicy dish infused with coconut milk, fresh spices, and tender fish. Perfect for dinner, this recipe combines the goodness of omega-3 rich seabass fish, aromatic mustard seeds, curry leaves, coriander, and a balanced blend of chillies for a luscious gravy that will impress your family and friends. Ideal for festive dinners or weekend meals, this Malabar-style fish curry brings the taste of South India straight to your kitchen.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes
Servings: 2 medium
Ingredients:
- 40 gms whole coriander seeds
- 60 gms whole red chillies
- 10 ml coconut oil
- 1 gm mustard seeds
- 10 gms onion, chopped
- 3-4 curry leaves
- 20 ml coconut milk
- 5 ml tamarind pulp
- 5 gm coriander, chopped
- 120 gms seabass fish curry cuts
Method:
- Soak coriander seeds and whole red chillies together for 3-4 hours.
- Boil the soaked ingredients, grind into a paste, and strain.
- Heat coconut oil in a pan, add mustard seeds, curry leaves, and chopped onions. Sauté until onions turn translucent.
- Add the strained spice paste and cook thoroughly.
- Introduce fish curry cuts into the gravy, simmer until cooked.
- Finish with coconut milk and tamarind pulp. Garnish with chopped coriander and fried curry leaves.
This Malabar Fish Curry is rich, flavorful, and perfect with steamed rice or Kerala parathas, giving you a taste of authentic South Indian coastal cuisine.
