Easy fish curry in less than 30 minutes! Made with just 7 main ingredients, this Kerala fish curry with coconut is the perfect recipe for a quick and easy dinner.
Mix ½ teaspoon chili powder, ¼ teaspoon turmeric powder and ½ teaspoon salt in a small bowl. Season the fish with the spice mix.
2 large pomfrets
Add 1 teaspoon lemon juice to the fish. Mix well and keep aside.
Make coconut onion paste
Soak tamarind in ¼ cup of hot water.
small lime-sized ball of tamarind
Peel and roughly chop pearl onions. Place them in a blender jar with grated coconut, cumin seeds, and soaked tamarind along with the water.
¾ cup fresh grated coconut, 10 pearl onions, 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
Blend into a smooth paste.
Make the curry
Transfer the blended coconut onion paste to a deep pot or wok. Add 1 cup of water.
Add the remaining 1 teaspoon chilli powder, ¼ teaspoon turmeric and ½ teaspoon salt. Mix and bring it to a boil.
Reduce the flame and add the seasoned fish pieces. Cover and simmer for 5 to 10 minutes, until the fish is cooked through.
Drizzle coconut oil on the curry and turn off the flame immediately.
2 teaspoons coconut oil
Garnish with torn curry leaves. Serve with steaming hot rice or dosa.
2 sprigs curry leaves
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Notes
In this recipe, we do not saute or fry the ingredients. So ensure that you use fresh, good-quality ingredients to make the most of the fresh flavors.
Turn off the flame as soon as you add coconut oil.
Sometimes I like to add one or two dried red chilies for a spicier curry.
If you want a reddish tint to your Kerala fish curry, try replacing the chili powder with double the quantity of Kashmiri red chili powder. It gives flavor and color to the curry without the heat.
Adjust the simmering time according to the size of the fish pieces. If you’re using bigger pieces of fish like Mackerel, increase the cooking time by 5 to 10 minutes. The fish should be opaque throughout. Check for doneness by flaking the fish in the middle.
Nutrition Facts
Kerala Fish Curry Recipe With Coconut
Amount per Serving
Calories
158
% Daily Value*
Fat
12.6
g
19
%
Saturated Fat
10.8
g
68
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.2
g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.7
g
Sodium
603.5
mg
26
%
Potassium
227.3
mg
6
%
Carbohydrates
11.7
g
4
%
Fiber
4.3
g
18
%
Sugar
4.5
g
5
%
Protein
2.3
g
5
%
Vitamin A
268.1
IU
5
%
Vitamin C
26.4
mg
32
%
Calcium
34.6
mg
3
%
Iron
1.3
mg
7
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.