Ingredients

  • Coconut – 1½ cup
  • Dry red chili – 10 to 12
  • Coriander seeds – 1 tbsp
  • Turmeric powder – 1 tsp
  • Mustard seeds – 2 tsp
  • Cumin seeds – 3 tsp
  • Fenugreek seeds – 1 tsp
  • Roasted mustard seeds + cumin seeds + fenugreek seeds mixture – ½ tbsp
  • Water – 1 cup
  • Coconut oil – 3 to 4 tbsp
  • Garlic – 9 to 10 cloves
  • Fenugreek seeds – ¼ tsp
  • Curry leaves
  • Small onion – ¼ cup
  • Small tomato – 1
  • Green chili – 2
  • Mango tamarind – 2 pieces
  • Salt to taste
  • Fish pieces
  • Coriander leaves

Difficulty : Easy

Serves : 5

Kerala Style Coconut Fish Curry is a traditional coastal delicacy made with fresh fish, roasted spices, coconut masala, garlic, curry leaves, and tangy mango tamarind. This rich and flavorful curry has the perfect balance of spice and creaminess, making it an excellent accompaniment to steamed rice. A comforting homemade seafood dish that brings the authentic taste of Kerala to your table. 🥥🐟🍛✨

Cooking Steps

  • 1
    Add coconut, dry red chilli, coriander seeds, and turmeric powder to a mixer jar
  • 2
    In a pan, roast mustard seeds, cumin seeds, and fenugreek seeds until aromatic.
  • 3
    Add ½ tbsp of the roasted spice mixture to the mixer jar.
  • 4
    Pour in 1 cup water and grind everything into a smooth paste.
  • 5
    Heat coconut oil in a pan.
  • 6
    Add garlic, fenugreek seeds, and curry leaves. Sauté until fragrant.
  • 7
    Add the prepared coconut masala paste and mix well.
  • 8
    Pour in 2 cups water.
  • 9
    Add onion, tomato, green chillies, mango tamarind, and salt.
  • 10
    Bring the curry to a boil.
  • 11
    Gently add the fish pieces and cook until the fish is perfectly cooked.
  • 12
    Garnish with coriander leaves.
  • 13
    Serve hot with steamed rice and enjoy this authentic Kerala Style Coconut Fish Curry! 🍛🐟🥥