How long does Fish Igguru take?

40 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 30 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Fish Igguru serve?

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

Is Fish Igguru spicy?

It is hot: 3 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 Igguru?

500 grams Fish, 4 Green Cardamom, 4 Cloves, 3 Onion, 5 Green Chilli, 2 tbsp Oil, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Fish Igguru?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Fish Igguru?

About 363 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Fish Igguru

Name: Fish Igguru
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 3 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Andhra
Ingredients: 2 tbsp Oil; 4 Green Cardamom; 4 Cloves; 2 inch Cinnamon; 3 Onion, Slices; 1 tsp Salt; 5 Green Chilli, Slit; 1 tbsp Red Chilli Powder; 1 tsp Turmeric Powder; 1 tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste; 3 tbsp Water; 500 grams Fish; 1 tsp Salt; 2 tbsp Coriander Leaves

40 min
hot
Serves 3

Prep 10 min · Cook 30 min

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3 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 Chepala Igguru · Non-veg · Curries & Gravies, Kuzhambu, Sambar & Rasam

Curries & Gravies Kuzhambu, Sambar & Rasam Low carb High protein Gluten-free Dairy-free

Fish igguru, or chepala igguru, an Andhra dish of fish cooked on onion and green chilli masala with whole spices. Spicy, serves 3, 40 minutes, with video.

High proteinLow calorie

Ingredients

13 items

3 people

Oil2 tbsp
Green Cardamom4
Cloves4
Cinnamon2 inch
Onion, Slices3
Salt2 tsp
Green Chilli, Slit5
Red Chilli Powder1 tbsp
Turmeric Powder1 tsp
Ginger Garlic Paste1 tbsp
Water3 tbsp
Fish500 grams
Coriander Leaves2 tbsp

Contains: fish.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 3 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 3 people
Energy	363kcal	1089kcal
Protein	39g	117g
Carbohydrate	19g	58g
Fat	15g	46g
Fibre	5.3g	16g
Sugar	4.9g	15g

Cookd masalas for fish

Method

1
In a pan, heat some oil on a medium flame. Add in your whole spices. Once aromatic, add the onions and the green chillies. Cook until the onions have softened and have turned lightly brown.
OilGreen CardamomClovesCinnamonOnionSaltGreen Chilli
2
Add in the spice powders along with salt and mix to incorporate. Cook off the spices for 5 minutes, adding a little water as needed.
Red Chilli PowderTurmeric PowderGinger Garlic PasteWater
3
Once the oil separates from the onion, spread the onion masala into an even layer and place the fish on top. Sprinkle salt on top of the fish. Close with a lid and allow it to cook for 5 minutes or until the fish goes opaque. Flip the fish along with the onions so that the onions end up on top of the fish once flipped.
FishSaltCoriander Leaves

Before you start

How long does Fish Igguru take?: 40 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 30 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Fish Igguru serve?: 3. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Fish Igguru vegetarian?: No, it contains meat or fish.
Is Fish Igguru spicy?: It is hot: 3 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 Igguru?: 500 grams Fish, 4 Green Cardamom, 4 Cloves, 3 Onion, 5 Green Chilli, 2 tbsp Oil, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Fish Igguru?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Fish Igguru?: About 363 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.