fish curry kerala style
nadan varutharacha meen curry with coconut and kudampuli
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time45 minutes mins
Total Time55 minutes mins
Keyword: fish recipes, kerala recipes
Author: Jinoo Jayakrishnan
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to saute and grind
- 1 tbsp coconut oil
- 1 pinch fenugreek seeds
- 1 tbsp coriander seeds
- 1 cup coconut grated
- 3 nos small onions
- 1 sprig curry leaves
- 8-10 no red chillies
for the curry
- 1 tbsp coconut oil
- 1/2 tbsp mustard seeds
- 1 pinch fenugreek seeds
- 2 tbsp garlic chopped
- 1 tbsp ginger chopped
- 1/2 cup small onions - chopped
- 1 no green chilli - sliced
- 1 large tomato - chopped
- 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
- 3-4 pieces kudampuli/cambogia - soaked in water for 15 mins
- salt to taste
- 2 sprig curry leaves
- 6-7 clean fish pieces - curry cut
to saute and grind
heat oil and add fenugreek seeds, coriander seeds, coconut grated, small onions, curry leaves and red chillies
fry in medium heat until reddish brown.
cool and grind it to a fine paste.
to make curry
in an earthen pot, heat coconut oil and crackle mustard seeds and add fenugreek seeds.
together add ginger, garlic, onions and green chilli. fry until slightly brown.
add chopped tomatoes and fry until they are mushy.
further add turmeric powder, soaked kudampuli pieces without the water, salt, curry leaves.
close and cook for another 5-10 mins in medium heat.
open and swirl the pot to get it mixed.
let it sit undisturbed on counter for at least 3-4 hours before serving for best results.