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Fish Coconut Milk Curry

Fish Coconut Milk Curry

  • 25 min
  • mild
  • Serves 4

Prep 10 min · Cook 15 min

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5 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 fish molee · Non-veg · Curries & Gravies, Kuzhambu, Sambar & Rasam

Kerala fish coconut milk curry: fish and raw mango simmered in coconut milk with fenugreek and curry leaves. Mild, serves 4, 25 minutes, step-by-step video.

Ingredients

16 items

4 people
  • Raw Mango1
  • Coconut Oil5 tbsp
  • Fenugreek Seeds¼ tsp
  • Ginger, Julienne2 tbsp
  • Garlic, Chopped2 tbsp
  • Green Chilli, Slices4
  • Curry leaves3 sprigs
  • Onion, Thinly Sliced¾ cup
  • Tomato, Thinly Sliced½ cup
  • Salt1 tsp
  • Turmeric Powder½ tsp
  • Red Chilli Powder1 tsp
  • Coriander Powder3 tsp
  • Water½ cup
  • Coconut Milk400 ml
  • Fish500 grams

Contains: fish.

Nutrition

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

NutrientPer 1 personAll 4 people
Energy597kcal2388kcal
Protein31g126g
Carbohydrate17g69g
Fat47g188g
Fibre4.5g18g
Sugar6.7g27g

Cookd masalas for coconut milk

Method

  1. 1

    Peel and cut the raw mango.

    Raw Mango

  2. 2

    Heat coconut oil in a pot and add fenugreek seeds. Then add ginger, garlic, green chilli, curry leaves and onion. Saute until the onion turns translucent, around 3 mins.

    Coconut OilFenugreek SeedsGingerGarlicGreen ChilliCurry leavesOnion

  3. 3

    Add tomato and salt. Saute for 2-3 minutes.

    TomatoSalt

  4. 4

    Add turmeric powder, red chilli powder and coriander powder. Saute for a minute and then add water. Bring it to a boil, then simmer for 3-4 mins. Add the raw mango pieces and coconut milk. Mix well and allow it to come to a boil.

    Turmeric PowderRed Chilli PowderCoriander PowderWaterCoconut Milk

  5. 5

    Then add the fish pieces, cover and cook for 5 minutes. Add coconut oil and curry leaves, cover with a lid, and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving with rice, appam or parotta.

    FishCoconut OilCurry leaves

Before you start

How long does Fish Coconut Milk Curry take?
25 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 15 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Fish Coconut Milk Curry serve?
4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Fish Coconut Milk Curry vegetarian?
No, it contains meat or fish.
Is Fish Coconut Milk Curry spicy?
It is mild: 1 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 Fish Coconut Milk Curry?
500 grams Fish, 400 ml Coconut Milk, 3 tbsp Coconut Oil, 2 sprigs Curry leaves, ¾ cup Onion, ½ cup Tomato, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Fish Coconut Milk Curry?
No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Fish Coconut Milk Curry?
About 597 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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    Krithika velanMarch 2024

    in my home no one eats fish curry , first time I tried ur recipe and everyone loved it.... recipe is simple and delicious. thank you cookd team.

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