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    Home » Kerala Style Fish Curry with Coconut & Ginger

    Published: May 13, 2014 · by Sree · This post may contain affiliate links · 11 Comments

    Kerala Style Fish Curry with Coconut & Ginger

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    spicy & tangy fish curry is a melange of flavors. Kokum/Kudampuli gives this fish curry a unique taste. Fish, Coconut & Kudampuli - truly, Kerala's own dish.

    Kerala style fish curry.

    ingredient list

    • Mahi Mahi Fillet,
    • Cayenne Pepper
    • Paprika
    • Kudampuli Pieces (if not available, use regular tamarind)
    • Serrano Pepper
    • Turmeric
    • Salt to taste
    • Roma Tomatoes or any other medium-sized tomatoes.
    • Grated Coconut
    • Ginger, washed & peeled
    • garnish - 4-5 Curry Leaves

    equipment needed

    • Chopping Boards, for fish and vegetables
    • Sharp Knives
    • Medium-sized saucepan
    • Food processor/ Indian style mixer grinder
    • Ladle (optional)
    • Kitchen Towel (Optional)

    step by step instructions

    In the saucepan, add the fish pieces, Cayenne Pepper, Paprika, turmeric, and salt, and mix well. Marinate for 10 minutes.

    While the fish pieces are left to marinate, roughly chop the tomatoes and slit the Serrano pepper length-wise. If the kokum you have is dry, soak it in a little water.

    Add the chopped tomatoes, Serrano pepper, and kokum to the marinated fish pieces, add enough water to cook the fish.

    Let it come to a boil. and fish should be almost cooked before proceeding to the next step.

    Grind coconut and ginger with very little water into a smooth paste using a food processor or Indian-style mixer grinder.

    Add the ground coconut paste. Add more water (if required) to adjust the consistency and also adjust the spices. Cook until the fish pieces are cooked through.

    Bring to a boil and garnish with curry leaves. Serve hot with rice.

    Fish_Curry

    Additional notes

    • This fish curry is typically made with Ayala (or Indian Mackerel). I have used Mahi Mahi fillet cut into cubes instead. This spicy fish curry is a good accompaniment to rice - especially the boiled rice available in Kerala/Mangalore.
    • Preparation time includes 10 minutes of marination.
      If the kudampuli is dry, soak it in a little water. Add the water along with the kokum to the marinated pieces.
    • If Kudumpuli is not available, you can use regular tamarind.
    • Do not stir the fish pieces too much, because they will break. Instead of stirring the fish pieces, swirl the saucepan so that fish pieces do not break

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    Fish_Curry

    Fish Curry

    Spicy & tangy fish curry is a melange of flavors. Kokum/Kudampuli gives this fish curry a unique taste. Fish, Coconut & Kudampuli - truly, Kerala's own dish.
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    Prep Time 20 minutes
    Cook Time 20 minutes
    Total Time 40 minutes
    Calories 3158 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 500 gm Mahi Mahi Fillet cut into 1 inch pieces
    • 2 tsp Cayenne Pepper or to taste
    • 1 tsp Paprika
    • 1-2 Kokum or Kudampuli Pieces
    • 1 Serrano Pepper or to taste.
    • ½ tsp Turmeric
    • Salt to taste
    • 2 Roma Tomatoes or any other medium sized tomatoes.
    • ½ cup Grated Coconut
    • 1 inch piece Ginger washed & peeled

    Garnish

    • 4-5 Curry Leaves

    Required Equipments

    • Chopping Boards for fish and vegetables
    • Sharp Knives
    • Medium sized pot
    • Food processor/ Indian style mixer grinder
    • Ladle optional
    • Kitchen Towel Optional

    Instructions
     

    • In the cooking pot, add the fish pieces, Cayenne Pepper, Paprika, turmeric and salt and mix well. Marinate for 10 minutes.
    • While the fish pieces are left to marinate, roughly chop the tomatoes and slit the Serrano pepper length wise. If the kokum you have is dry, soak it in a little water.
    • Add the chopped tomatoes, Serrano pepper, and kokum to the marinated fish pieces, add enough water to cook the fish.
    • Grind coconut and ginger with very little water into a smooth paste using a food processor or indian style mixer grinder.
    • Once the fish pieces are cooked, add the ground coconut paste. Add more water (if required) to adjust the consistency and also adjust the spices.
    • Bring to a boil and garnish with curry leaves. Serve hot with rice.

    Notes

    Preparation time includes 10 minutes of marination.
    if the kudampuli is dry, soak it in a little water. Add the water along with the kokum to the marinated pieces.
    If Kudumpuli is not available, then use regular tamarind.
    Do not stir the fish pieces too much, because they will break. Instead of stirring the fish pieces, swirl the saucepan so that fish pieces do not break

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    Comments

    1. Ruby Cyril says

      February 22, 2021 at 9:07 pm

      I tried the fish curry recipe with Shrimp. It was very yummy. The whole family loved it. Keep posting more recipes.

      Reply
      • Framed Recipes says

        February 23, 2021 at 1:09 pm

        Thank you Ruby! We enjoy it too. <3

        Reply
    2. Suchithra says

      April 09, 2015 at 6:50 pm

      This is a lovely recipe,typical kerala style fish curry which all keralites enjoy,loved the write up,really hillarious.

      Reply
    3. vijayalakshmy payyakkil says

      May 14, 2014 at 8:45 am

      Fish curry is very tasty and you are a good singer also

      Reply
      • Framed Recipes says

        May 14, 2014 at 8:56 am

        Thanks Amma. :).

        Reply
    4. lakshmi anoop says

      May 14, 2014 at 1:25 am

      Fish curry looks yummy..will definitely try it out..

      Reply
      • Framed Recipes says

        May 17, 2014 at 5:24 pm

        Thank you Lakshmi. Do try and let me know how you liked it.

        Reply
    5. Bharathi Sasidharan says

      May 13, 2014 at 8:31 pm

      Fish curry looks yummy..very nice...:)

      Reply
      • Framed Recipes says

        May 13, 2014 at 9:04 pm

        Thank you.

        Reply
    6. Deepti Anand says

      May 13, 2014 at 12:42 pm

      Fish curry looks yummy!!! Excellent write-up...never knew kudampuli had so many benefits...thanks for the info.
      Very good singing by Sindhu Chechi...Having the privilege to be a member of the above mentioned audience and listening to your humming a couple of times, I can assure that you are not a bad singer and is a true music lover. 🙂

      Reply
      • Framed Recipes says

        May 13, 2014 at 1:00 pm

        Thanks Deepti. :).

        Reply

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