How long does Curry Leaf Fish Fry take?

25 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 15 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Curry Leaf Fish Fry serve?

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

Is Curry Leaf Fish Fry 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 Curry Leaf Fish Fry?

30 grams Curry leaves, 500 grams Fish, 10 grams Tamarind, 12 grams Dry Red Chilli, 1 tbsp Corn Flour, 3 tbsp Coconut Oil, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Curry Leaf Fish Fry?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Curry Leaf Fish Fry?

About 308 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Curry Leaf Fish Fry

Name: Curry Leaf Fish Fry
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Pan-Indian
Ingredients: 15 grams Coriander Seeds; 5 grams Cumin; 5 grams Black Peppercorns; 5 grams Fennel Seeds; 2 grams Fenugreek Seeds; 1 grams Asafoetida; 0.5 grams Turmeric Powder; 1 tbsp Corn Flour; 2 grams Salt; 0.5 grams Turmeric Powder; 2 grams Salt; 1 tsp Ginger Garlic Paste; ½ cup Lemon Juice; 30 grams Curry leaves; 10 grams Tamarind; 12 grams Dry Red Chilli; 500 grams Fish; 3 tbsp Coconut Oil

25 min
medium
Serves 4

Prep 10 min · Cook 15 min

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9 steps, each one filmed. A short video for every step, so your hands never have to leave the pan.

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Also known as karuveppilai meen varuval, karuveppilai meen fry · Non-veg · Dry sides, Snacks & Starters

Dry sides Snacks & Starters Low carb High protein Dairy-free

Curry leaf fish fry made with roasted curry leaves, whole spices and tamarind. Medium-spicy, serves 4, about 25 minutes, with a step-by-step video.

High proteinLow calorie

Good for: Party, Rainy Day

Ingredients

16 items

4 people

Coriander Seeds15 grams
Cumin5 grams
Black Peppercorns5 grams
Fennel Seeds5 grams
Fenugreek Seeds2 grams
Asafoetida1 grams
Turmeric Powder1 grams
Corn Flour1 tbsp
Salt4 grams
Ginger Garlic Paste1 tsp
Lemon Juice½ cup
Curry leaves30 grams
Tamarind10 grams
Dry Red Chilli12 grams
Fish500 grams
Coconut Oil3 tbsp

Contains: wheat, 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	308kcal	1232kcal
Protein	30g	119g
Carbohydrate	13g	54g
Fat	16g	66g
Fibre	4.5g	18g
Sugar	2.5g	10g

Cookd masalas for curry leaves

Method

1
Marinate the fish fillets with salt, turmeric powder & ginger-garlic paste.
Coriander SeedsCuminBlack PeppercornsFennel SeedsFenugreek SeedsAsafoetidaTurmeric PowderSaltTurmeric PowderSaltGinger Garlic PasteLemon JuiceTamarindDry Red ChilliFishCoconut Oil
2
In a pan, dry roast the curry leaves until dry.
Curry leaves
3
Dry roast the other whole spices until aromatic. Cool completely.
4
Transfer the spices, turmeric powder, salt and cornstarch to a blender jar and make a coarse powder.
Corn Flour
5
Add the curry leaves and blend again, don’t make it a fine powder. Transfer to a plate.
6
Coat each piece of fish with the marination masala.
7
Heat a stainless steel pan, you know it’s hot enough when you add a few drops of water and it runs around the pan like little beads. Add the fish and fry 1-2 mins on each side on a medium flame.
8
Transfer to a tissue lined paper to remove the excess oil.
9
Serve with lemon wedges.

Before you start

How long does Curry Leaf Fish Fry take?: 25 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 15 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Curry Leaf Fish Fry serve?: 4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Curry Leaf Fish Fry vegetarian?: No, it contains meat or fish.
Is Curry Leaf Fish Fry 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 Curry Leaf Fish Fry?: 30 grams Curry leaves, 500 grams Fish, 10 grams Tamarind, 12 grams Dry Red Chilli, 1 tbsp Corn Flour, 3 tbsp Coconut Oil, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Curry Leaf Fish Fry?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Curry Leaf Fish Fry?: About 308 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.