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Kerala Fish Mango Curry

A creamy, tangy traditional Kerala-style fish curry with raw mango and coconut milk.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Kerala cuisine
Keyword: curry for rice, fish recipes
Servings: 4 people
Author: Jinoo JK
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Ingredients

  • 1 tsp coconut oil
  • 1/4 tsp fenugreek seeds
  • 1 tbsp chopped ginger
  • 1 tbsp chopped garlic
  • 1 chopped green chilli
  • A few curry leaves
  • 5 –6 chopped small onions
  • 1/8 tsp turmeric powder
  • 1 tbsp chilli powder
  • 1 tbsp coriander powder
  • 10 slices raw mango
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1.5 cups thin coconut milk
  • 10 cubes fish - any firm fish
  • 2 slit green chillies
  • Remaining raw mango slices
  • 1/2 cup thick coconut milk
  • 1/2 tsp coconut oil
  • Few curry leaves

Instructions

  • Heat oil and sauté fenugreek seeds, ginger, garlic, green chilli, and curry leaves until fragrant.
  • Add chopped onions and cook until soft.
  • Add turmeric, chilli, and coriander powders. Fry until raw smell goes away.
  • Add mango slices and salt. Sauté briefly.
  • Pour thin coconut milk and let it boil until mango softens. Slightly mash the mango.
  • Add fish cubes, remaining mango slices, slit green chillies, curry leaves, and salt.
  • Simmer on low heat, swirling the pot gently until fish is cooked.
  • Pour in thick coconut milk and swirl again.
  • Finish with a drizzle of coconut oil and fresh curry leaves.
  • Let the curry rest for a few minutes before serving hot.