Another authentic fish curry from Kerala, so it has to be good. Kerala fish curry with coconut is another popular curry in which fish pieces are cooked in coconut paste and tamarind gravy, hence making it irresistible for fish lovers.

Grated coconut combines with warm ginger, hot red chili and tangy tamarind (kudampuli) creates not only a tasty fish curry but it also gives a beautiful yellowish orange color to the dish. Here we are using a special fish tamarind called “Kudampuli” or “Gambooge” or “Malabar tamarind” which is widely used in Kerala but raw mangoes are also a good choice instead of tamarind, if you can find it in your market. Make sure that the raw mangoes are tart enough to create a tangy flavor.
This fish curry with coconut is such a easy and simple recipe especially if you have frozen grated coconut in freezer. You just have grind coconut with few spices and put everything in a pan together along with the fish and simmer until the fish is tender and flaky.

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Health check :- According to the health experts, it is good to include fish in our diet once or twice a week. Most fishes are low in fats and cholesterol and have good quality and lean protein. Sea fishes like mackerel, trout, salmon, tuna, herrings are very good source of healthy fish oils called omega 3 fatty acids. Our body cannot create omega 3 fatty acids by itself, so oily fish is an easy way to get this nutrient. Fishes are also a good source of Vitamin B12, phosphorus and selenium.

Gambooge or Kudampuli are known for its medicinal purpose in Ayurveda. It promotes in digestion and helps to treat arthritis and gum disease.

Kerala Fish Curry with Coconut Recipe

Recipe by Neha NairCourse: MainCuisine: Indian, KeralaDifficulty: Medium

Servings

servings

Prep time

minutes

Cooking time

minutes

Kerala fish curry with coconut is another authentic fish curry from Kerala in which fish pieces are cooked in coconut paste and tamarind gravy.

Ingredients

1 kg of fish (I used Pompano) cut into medium size pieces
1.5 cup of grated coconut
4 shallots or one medium onion, chopped
1 inch of ginger, chopped
5-6 garlic, chopped
1 sprig of curry leaves
3-4 tsp of hot red chilly powder
Green chillies slit lengthwise to taste
1 tsp of turmeric powder
2-3 pieces of fish tamarind / gambooge
Salt to taste
1-2 tsp of oil preferably coconut

Directions

Marinate fish with half of turmeric and salt for 15 minutes.
Soak tamarind in half cup of hot water.
Grind coconut, turmeric, garlic, ginger, red chilly and onion together with water.
In a hot deep pan, add ground coconut mixture, tamarind along with its water, curry leaves, green chilies and 2 cups of water and mix.
Now slide fish pieces into the above mixture, put on the lid and simmer until the fish is cooked through.
When the fish is done, drizzle coconut oil over the fish curry. Kerala fish curry with coconut is done.