How long does Ayala Fish Curry take?

49 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 34 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Ayala Fish Curry serve?

4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.

Is Ayala Fish Curry spicy?

It is medium: 2 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.

What do I need to make Ayala Fish Curry?

500 grams Mackerel (Ayala), 4 grams Curry leaves, 50 grams Cookd Kerala Fish Curry Masala, 150 grams Small Onion (Shallots), 3 Malabar Tamarind, 1 tbsp Coconut Oil, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Ayala Fish Curry?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Ayala Fish Curry?

About 338 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Ayala Fish Curry

Name: Ayala Fish Curry
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 34 min
Total time: 49 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Kerala
Ingredients: 500 grams Mackerel (Ayala), Cleaned; 1 tsp Salt; 1.5 grams Turmeric Powder; 3 Malabar Tamarind; 100 ml Water, For Soaking; 1 tbsp Coconut Oil; 1 grams Fenugreek Seeds; 150 grams Small Onion (Shallots); 15 grams Ginger, Finely Chopped; 20 grams Garlic, Chopped; 12 grams Green Chilli, Slit; 4 grams Curry leaves; 150 grams Tomato, Chopped; 50 grams Cookd Kerala Fish Curry Masala; 3 grams Red Chilli Powder; 0.75 grams Turmeric Powder; 400 ml Water, For Cooking; ¾ tsp Salt; 1 tsp Coconut Oil; 2 grams Curry leaves

49 min
medium
Serves 4

Prep 15 min · Cook 34 min

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Also known as ayala meen curry, mackerel curry, bangda curry · Non-veg · Curries & Gravies

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Ayala fish curry, Kerala mackerel simmered with shallots, kudampuli and Cookd Kerala Fish Curry Masala. Medium-spicy, serves 4, about 50 minutes.

High proteinLow calorie

Ingredients

17 items

4 people

Mackerel (Ayala), Cleaned500 grams
Salt1¾ tsp
Turmeric Powder2.25 grams
Malabar Tamarind3
Water, For Soaking100 ml
Coconut Oil1 tbsp
Fenugreek Seeds1 grams
Small Onion (Shallots)150 grams
Ginger, Finely Chopped15 grams
Garlic, Chopped20 grams
Green Chilli, Slit12 grams
Curry leaves6 grams
Tomato, Chopped150 grams
Cookd Kerala Fish Curry Masala50 grams
Red Chilli Powder3 grams
Water, For Cooking400 ml
Coconut Oil1 tsp

Contains: fish.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 4 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 4 people
Energy	338kcal	1352kcal
Protein	28g	112g
Carbohydrate	17g	69g
Fat	16g	64g
Fibre	3.7g	15g
Sugar	6.4g	26g

Cookd masalas for mackerel (ayala)

Method

1
Get ready by rinsing the mackerel pieces. Rub them with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder. Slice the shallots, finely chop the ginger, garlic and tomato, slit the green chillies, and wash the curry leaves. Soak the kudampuli (Malabar tamarind) pieces in 100 ml warm water for 10 minutes and keep them aside with the water.
Mackerel (Ayala)SaltTurmeric PowderMalabar TamarindWater
2
Heat 1 tablespoon coconut oil in a clay pot or kadai on medium flame for 1 minute until hot. Add the fenugreek seeds and fry for 1 minute until they start to sizzle. Add the shallots, ginger, garlic, green chillies and 2 sprigs curry leaves. Fry for 4 to 5 minutes until the shallots soften.
Coconut OilFenugreek SeedsSmall Onion (Shallots)GingerGarlicGreen ChilliCurry leaves
3
Add the tomato and cook on medium flame for 4 minutes until soft. Add Cookd Kerala Fish Curry Masala, red chilli powder and turmeric powder. Fry on low flame for 2 minutes until the raw smell goes.
TomatoCookd Kerala Fish Curry MasalaRed Chilli PowderTurmeric Powder
4
Pour in 400 ml water and add 3/4 teaspoon salt. Mix well and boil on medium flame for 6 minutes until the gravy becomes slightly thick.
WaterSalt
5
Add the soaked kudampuli pieces with their water. Boil on medium flame for 3 minutes until the gravy turns a little sour. Taste and adjust the salt if needed.
6
Place the marinated mackerel pieces in the gravy in one layer. Cover and cook on low flame for 8 to 10 minutes until the fish is opaque, flakes easily and is cooked through. Gently shake the pot instead of stirring with a spoon.
7
Heat 1 teaspoon coconut oil in a small pan on medium flame for 1 minute until hot. Add 1 sprig curry leaves and fry for 1 minute until crisp. Pour this over the curry and switch off the flame. Rest the curry for 5 minutes before serving.
Coconut OilCurry leaves

Before you start

How long does Ayala Fish Curry take?: 49 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 34 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Ayala Fish Curry serve?: 4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Ayala Fish Curry vegetarian?: No, it contains meat or fish.
Is Ayala Fish Curry spicy?: It is medium: 2 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
What do I need to make Ayala Fish Curry?: 500 grams Mackerel (Ayala), 4 grams Curry leaves, 50 grams Cookd Kerala Fish Curry Masala, 150 grams Small Onion (Shallots), 3 Malabar Tamarind, 1 tbsp Coconut Oil, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Ayala Fish Curry?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Ayala Fish Curry?: About 338 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.