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Cookd Fish Curry

Also known as Meen Kulambu, Fish Kulambu, Meen Curry, Fish Kuzhambu, Meen Kolambu · Non-veg · Curries & Gravies, Kuzhambu, Sambar & Rasam

Curries & GraviesKuzhambu, Sambar & RasamLow carbHigh proteinGluten-freeDairy-free

Total20 min
Prep10 min
Cook10 min
Serves4
Per serving346 cal
Spicemedium
Cookd Fish Curry

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Tamil Nadu meen kulambu with Cookd Fish Curry Masala, onion, garlic and tomato, the fish cooked gently. Medium-spicy, serves 4, 20 minutes, with video.

High proteinLow calorie

Ingredients

13 items
Cooking for4 servings
  • WaterWater2 cup
  • Coriander LeavesCoriander Leaves, Finely Choppedfor garnish
  • Curry leavesCurry leaves2 sprigs
  • Cookd Fish Curry MasalaCookd Fish Curry Masala5 tbsp
  • FishFish500 grams
  • Gingelly OilGingelly Oil¼ cup
  • Mustard SeedsMustard Seeds½ tsp
  • Fennel SeedsFennel Seeds¼ tsp
  • GarlicGarlic5 cloves
  • Dry Red ChilliDry Red Chilli1
  • Green ChilliGreen Chilli, Slit1
  • OnionOnion, Slices160 grams
  • TomatoTomato, Slices140 grams

Contains: fish, sesame.

Nutrition

One serving, and the whole batch of 4. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

NutrientPer servingAll 4
Energy346kcal1384kcal
Protein30g119g
Carbohydrate13g52g
Fat20g78g
Fibre2.8g11g
Sugar4.7g19g

Cookd masalas for fish

Method

  1. 1

    Heat 4 tbsp gingelly oil in a kadai. Add 1/4 tsp mustard & fenugreek seeds, let it splutter.

    Gingelly OilMustard SeedsFennel SeedsCurry leaves

  2. 2

    Add 2 sliced onions, 5 cloves garlic & 1 slit green chilli. Cook until deep golden brown.

    GarlicDry Red ChilliGreen ChilliOnion

  3. 3

    Add 2 sliced tomatoes & cook until soft.

    Tomato

  4. 4

    Add 1 pouch (50 g) Cookd Fish Curry Masala

    Cookd Fish Curry Masala

  5. 5

    Pour 2 cups (500 ml) water & boil for 6–7 mins until slightly thick.

    Water

  6. 6

    Add curry leaves & 500 g of fish. Cook on low flame for 5 mins. Don’t mix too much.

    Fish

  7. 7

    Finish with curry leaves. Serve hot.

    Coriander LeavesCurry leaves

Before you start

How long does Cookd Fish Curry take?
20 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 10 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Cookd Fish Curry serve?
4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Cookd Fish Curry vegetarian?
No, it contains meat or fish.
Is Cookd 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 Cookd Fish Curry?
500 grams Fish, 5 tbsp Cookd Fish Curry Masala, 1 sprigs Curry leaves, ¼ cup Gingelly Oil, 160 grams Onion, 140 grams Tomato, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Cookd Fish Curry?
No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Cookd Fish Curry?
About 346 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

Tips from other cooks

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    dhivya shruthiApril 2026

    Gets ready in a minute. If you like coconut you could a bit of coconut milk.

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